NAME PROFILE
Salima
A derivation of the Greek name Ariadne, meaning 'most holy.' It describes a person who possesses a naturally radiant spirit and a deep, intuitive sense of grace and integrity.
Key Stats
| Total births | 598 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1976 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1976 |
| Most recent | 1988 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | Greek, Italian, Latin |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 83%NJ — 17%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%
Notable People
Ariana Grande (Grammy-winning singer and actress) · Arianna Huffington (Founder of The Huffington Post) · Ariana DeBose (Academy Award-winning actress in West Side Story) · Ariane Mnouchkine (Renowned French stage director) · Arianna Fontana (Olympic gold medalist in short track speed skating)
Nicknames & Diminutives
AriAnnieNiaRia
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