Safe, secure, and peaceful
Derived from the Arabic root s-l-m, Salman signifies safety, security, and freedom from harm. It shares the same linguistic origin as the word 'Salam', meaning peace, and is historically significant as the name of one of the companions of the Prophet Muhammad.
About 54 boys were named Salman in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Booker Prize-winning novelist of Midnight's Children
Major Indian film actor and producer
King of Saudi Arabia
Founder of the non-profit educational organization Khan Academy
Companion of the Prophet Muhammad and first Persian convert to Islam
The same feel as Salman — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
