Saleem Boy
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)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 8 | |
PA | 8 | |
NY | 7 | |
DC | 5 | |
FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1960 | 5 |
1967 | 5 |
1969 | 7 |
1970 | 5 |
1972 | 11 |
1973 | 7 |
1974 | 8 |
1975 | 7 |
1976 | 18 |
1977 | 35 |
1978 | 44 |
1979 | 42 |
1980 | 62 |
1981 | 34 |
1982 | 28 |
1983 | 35 |
1984 | 20 |
1985 | 23 |
1986 | 29 |
1987 | 21 |
1988 | 32 |
1989 | 23 |
1990 | 27 |
1991 | 21 |
1992 | 30 |
1993 | 26 |
1994 | 34 |
1995 | 27 |
1996 | 32 |
1997 | 28 |
1998 | 36 |
1999 | 35 |
2000 | 29 |
2001 | 42 |
2002 | 27 |
2003 | 29 |
2004 | 45 |
2005 | 37 |
2006 | 37 |
2007 | 41 |
2008 | 36 |
2009 | 47 |
2010 | 45 |
2011 | 41 |
2012 | 36 |
2013 | 37 |
2014 | 57 |
2015 | 42 |
2016 | 43 |
2017 | 56 |
2018 | 61 |
2019 | 53 |
2020 | 43 |
2021 | 47 |
2022 | 44 |
2023 | 48 |
2024 | 72 |