Saleem Boy

Popularity: #852 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationsah-LEEM / /səˈliːm/

Arabic; Urdu

Meaning

Arabic: safe; Urdu: prosperous

Historical & Cultural Background

Saleem is a name of Arabic origin commonly used in Muslim cultures. It is often associated with qualities of safety and prosperity. The name has historical significance in various Islamic texts and is used in many countries where Arabic and Urdu are spoken.

Trend Summary

The name Saleem has seen moderate popularity in the United States, particularly within communities of Arabic and Urdu speakers.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Salim
  • Saleemah

International Variants

  • Salim (Arabic)
  • Selim (Turkish)
  • Salim (Indonesian)

Famous people named Saleem

Saleem Khan is an Indian film actor and screenwriter known for his work in Bollywood.

Saleem Abdul Ameer is a prominent Pakistani cricketer recognized for his contributions to the sport.

Saleem Al-Hoss is a Lebanese politician who served as Prime Minister of Lebanon.

Saleem I is a historical Ottoman Sultan known for his military conquests and expansion of the empire.

Fictional characters named Saleem

Saleem Sinai is a character in Salman Rushdie's novel 'Midnight's Children', representing the complexities of post-colonial India.

Saleem is a character in the animated series 'The Adventures of Tintin', known for his role in the storyline.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Saleem was first seen in the United States in 1960. Saleem has ranked as high as #1288 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, New York, California, Texas, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Saleem has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Saleem (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 8
24%
PA 8
24%
NY 7
21%
DC 5
15%
FL 5
15%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19605
19675
19697
19705
197211
19737
19748
19757
197618
197735
197844
197942
198062
198134
198228
198335
198420
198523
198629
198721
198832
198923
199027
199121
199230
199326
199434
199527
199632
199728
199836
199935
200029
200142
200227
200329
200445
200537
200637
200741
200836
200947
201045
201141
201236
201337
201457
201542
201643
201756
201861
201953
202043
202147
202244
202348
202472