Salma

Meaning of Salma

Salma means "safe," "peaceful," or "healthy."

Salma has Arabic roots — browse every Arabic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Salma

After ranking as high as #673 in 2000, Salma has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Salma

• Salma Hayek
  Mexican-American actress and producer
• Salma Agha
  Pakistani-British actress and singer
• Salma Rachid
  Moroccan pop singer
• Salma Kikwete
  Former First Lady of Tanzania
• Salma bint Abdullah
  Princess of Jordan

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Questions about the name Salma

What does the name Salma mean?

Salma means salma means "safe," "peaceful," or "healthy.", and it comes from Arabic origins.

Is Salma a boy's or a girl's name?

Salma is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Salma?

Salma did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Salma most popular?

Salma peaked at #673 in 2000.