Is Salym a boy's or girl's name?

Salym is primarily a girl's name.

When was Salym most popular?

Salym reached its peak popularity in 2022 with 5 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Salym?

Salym is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 5 babies in the U.S. since 2022. Its peak was in 2022.

Salym

An uncommon Arabic pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's nameArabicNot ranked recently

Rare name

Meaning & Origin

Salym is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, a variant of Salim meaning 'peaceful' or 'safe,' a name expressing wholeness of body and spirit.

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Popularity Over Time

Salym has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2022.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Salym
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	5	#17325	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(1 years, 2022–2022)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Salym
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2022	5	#17325	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2022–2022) · Methodology