Salema
girl nameSalema entered the US charts in 1973, peaked at #8178 in 1980, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1973–2025
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rank today
#8178
peak (1980)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #9428 |
| 1980s | #9869 |
| 1990s | #12426 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Salema are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Salema alive today was born around 1980, making them about 45 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Salema in 2025?
- Salema is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Salema most popular?
- Salema peaked in 1980, reaching #8178 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Salema with classmates?
- Salema will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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