Silem Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: SY-ləm //ˈsaɪ.ləm//
Origin: Arabic; Hebrew
Meaning: Arabic: 'peaceful'; Hebrew: 'to be silent'
Historical & Cultural Background
Silem has roots in both Arabic and Hebrew cultures. In Arabic, it is associated with peace and tranquility.
The Hebrew interpretation connects it to silence, reflecting a calm demeanor. The name may not be widely used in contemporary contexts but carries significant cultural weight in its origins.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Silem was first seen in the United States in 2019.
Silem has ranked as high as #1364 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Silem has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Silem is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Silem was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Silem
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Silem.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2019 | 8 |