Safe, sound, healthy, and peaceful
Derived from the Arabic root s-l-m, Salimah is the feminine form of Salim. It conveys a sense of being whole, flawless, and protected from harm. In many cultures, it is chosen to wish a life of tranquility and well-being upon a child.
Less common today
Salimah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,255 in 1998.
Renowned Pakistani archaeologist and Egyptologist
Algerian journalist and women's rights activist
Former model and prominent humanitarian
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
