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Derived from the Hebrew word 'shalom' meaning 'peace'; this name suggests a person of deep tranquility and inner harmony who brings a sense of calm and grace to everyone they meet.

Key Stats

Total births514
GenderFemale (0% / 100%)
Peak year1935
Peak generationSilent Gen
First recorded1933
Most recent1935
Syllables2
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

NY — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%

Notable People

Saloma (Iconic Malaysian singer and actress) · Salome (Biblical figure often associated with this name variant) · Saloma Miller Furlong (Author of 'Why I Left the Amish') · Saloma (Mariam Ismail) (Award-winning singer and film star) · Saloma (Folk music icon of Southeast Asian cinema)

Nicknames & Diminutives

SalSallyLomaLomi

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