Safe, healthy, and whole
Derived from the Arabic root 's-l-m', Salima signifies a state of being safe, sound, and intact. It is the feminine form of Salim and shares the same linguistic origin as the word 'salam', meaning peace.
About 17 girls were named Salima in 2025.
Renowned Pakistani archaeologist and Egyptologist
Algerian journalist and women's rights activist
Prominent Pakistani artist and anti-nuclear activist
French politician and Member of the European Parliament
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).