NAME PROFILE
Saleem
Saleem is an Arabic name meaning 'safe' or 'undamaged.' It conveys a sense of security and peace, often reflecting a person's character as a protector and a trustworthy friend.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,945 |
| Gender | Male (43% / 57%) |
| Peak year | 1980 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1977 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
✨ Double Letter
Top States
PA — 47%NY — 20%NJ — 19%CA — 12%FL — 2%
Notable People
Saleem Khan (Indian film producer) · Saleem Abdul Jabbar (Former American football player) · Saleem Shaheen (Pakistani film director) · Saleem I (Ottoman Sultan) · Saleem Nasir (Pakistani actor)
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