Peace
Salam is a direct Arabic word meaning peace. It is used both as a given name and as a common greeting throughout the Muslim world, signifying safety, security, and well-being.
Less common today
Salam isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,241 in 1993.
Former Prime Minister of the Palestinian National Authority
Pseudonym of the famous 'Baghdad Blogger' during the Iraq War
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
