Salma
girl name#936 in 2025Salma entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #569 in 1999, ranks #936 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1918–2025
#936
rank today
#569
peak (1999)
278
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4291 |
| 1970s | #6845 |
| 1980s | #4555 |
| 1990s | #1961 |
| 2000s | #758 |
| 2010s | #824 |
| 2020s | #929 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Salma has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 10,000 people named Salma are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Salma alive today was born around 2009, making them about 16 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Salma in 2025?
- Salma ranks #936 among US girl names in 2025, with 278 babies given the name.
- When was the name Salma most popular?
- Salma peaked in 1999, reaching #569 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Salma with classmates?
- Salma will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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