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Salim

Boy

Origin of the name

Salim comes from the Arabic salim, “safe, sound.”

Classic name

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In 2023, Salim reached its peak: 65 boys, 1 baby in 50,997. A lasting presence, with births recorded in 62 years out of 146. In 2025, it ranked No. 2304.
2,005births since 1880
2020sgeneration
No. 2187rank at its peak, in 2023

Where babies named Salim are born

2023

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The darker the blue, the more common Salim is in the state, compared with its births. White: no births published that year.

Where it is most popular

Compared with the national average, Salim is most common in New York (6.4 times), taking into account all births in each state since 1910.

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Names from the same era

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