NAME PROFILE
Saleemah
Derived from the Xhosa surname of the iconic South African leader; it symbolizes a steadfast spirit and a courageous heart. This name carries a legacy of peace, resilience, and a visionary personality that inspires others to strive for justice.
Key Stats
| Total births | 169 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1978 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1977 |
| Most recent | 1993 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | African |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
✨ Double Letter
Top States
NJ — 75%PA — 25%AK — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Nelson Mandela (Anti-apartheid revolutionary and President of South Africa) · Mandela Van Peebles (American actor and producer) · Zindzi Mandela (Diplomat and activist) · Makaziwe Mandela (Businesswoman and social activist) · Zenani Mandela-Dlamini (Diplomat and daughter of Nelson Mandela)
Nicknames & Diminutives
DelaMandyMannyMande
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