Saliym
Of Arabic origin meaning "safe", "peaceful", or "well-being".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Saliym. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Saliym today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Saliym births was 1991 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Saliym. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Saliym. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1991
5 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
1991 SSA rank
#9,360
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Saliym: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Saliym by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Saliym during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Saliym
The given name Saliym has its origins in the Arabic language, where it is derived from the root word "salim," meaning "peaceful" or "safe." This name dates back to ancient times and has been used across various parts of the Middle East and North Africa, particularly in areas where Arabic culture and language have had a significant influence.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Saliym can be found in Islamic literature, specifically in the Quran, where it is mentioned as a name given to a righteous individual. This association with religious scriptures has contributed to the name's enduring popularity among Arabic-speaking communities throughout history.
In the 8th century CE, Saliym ibn Qutaybah, a renowned Arab scholar and writer, gained prominence for his contributions to literature and linguistics. His works, including his famous book "Adab al-Katib" (The Book of the Scribe), have been widely studied and appreciated across the Islamic world.
During the 11th century, Saliym al-Azdī was a prominent Arab poet and philosopher from Andalusia, known for his eloquent verses and profound reflections on life and spirituality. His poetry has left a lasting impact on Arabic literature and continues to be celebrated to this day.
In the 13th century, Saliym ibn Rashiq al-Qurasī was a celebrated Arab mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the development of trigonometry and the study of celestial bodies. His works were widely circulated and influenced subsequent generations of scholars in the region.
Another notable figure bearing the name Saliym was Saliym Effendi, an Ottoman statesman and diplomat who lived in the 16th century. He played a crucial role in establishing diplomatic relations between the Ottoman Empire and various European nations, facilitating cultural exchange and trade.
Throughout history, the name Saliym has been carried by numerous individuals across various fields, including religion, literature, science, and politics, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and diverse accomplishments associated with this name.
People
Saliym + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Saliym as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Saliym: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Saliym?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Saliym going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Saliym a common name?
We classify Saliym as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Saliym most popular?
The single biggest year for Saliym was 1991, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Saliym is about 34 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Saliym in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Saliym a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Saliym in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Saliym still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Saliym in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Saliym can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Saliym?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Saliym at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.