Peace
Derived from the Hebrew word 'shalom' and the Arabic word 'salam', both meaning peace. It is also a biblical place name, often identified with Jerusalem, and famously associated with the historic town in Massachusetts.
About 711 girls were named Salem in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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