Salima Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationsah-LEE-mah / səˈliː.məArabic; Swahili
Meaning
Arabic: safe; Swahili: prosperous
Historical & Cultural Background
Salima is a name of Arabic origin, commonly used in various cultures influenced by Islam. In Arabic-speaking countries, it is often associated with safety and well-being. The name is also found in Swahili-speaking regions, where it conveys a sense of prosperity. Its usage reflects cultural values of protection and success.
Trend Summary
The name Salima has seen moderate usage in the United States, with a steady presence over the years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Salimah
- Selima
International Variants
- Salima (Arabic)
- Salima (Swahili)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Salima was first seen in the United States in 1969. Salima has ranked as high as #1357 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in New York, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Salima has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Salima (1988)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1976 | 20 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1988 | 16 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 19 |