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Salem

female

Meaning

"Peace"

Derived from Semitic roots for peace and wholeness, also strongly associated with place-names and biblical references.

Biblical

Popularity History of Salem

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#430Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank
#430

Salem was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-13

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Salem Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Salem.

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Similar Names to Salem

female

Anna

AN-uh

“Grace; Favor”

#94
|Hebrew
female

Angela

AN-juh-luh

“Messenger; Angel”

#282
|Greek
female

Ann

“Grace, Favor”

#1141
|Hebrew
female

Abigail

AB-ih-gayl

“My Father Is Joy”

#32
|Hebrew
female

Amber

“Amber Resin”

#541
|Arabic
female

Annie

“Grace, Favor”

#191
|Hebrew
female

Anne

“Grace; Favor”

#649
|Hebrew
female

Anita

“Grace Favor”

#1463
|Hebrew
female

Annette

“Grace”

#1304
|French
female

Alma

“Nourishing; Kind”

#472
|Latin

Baby Name Lists That Include Salem

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21 linked lists

Quick Facts

OriginHebrew, Arabic
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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