Peaceful, safe, or healthy
Salimata is a West African feminine form of the Arabic name Salim. It is particularly common in French-speaking West African nations like Mali, Senegal, and Guinea, reflecting the regional adaptation of Islamic naming traditions. The name conveys a sense of wholeness, safety, and tranquility.
Less common today
Salimata isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,116 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Malian politician and advocate for women's rights
Senegalese-French art curator and critic
The protagonist in the novel 'The Suns of Independence' · The Suns of Independence
