Salman

Salman - A very unique male name

Salman appeared on the charts for the first time in 1981 on position #2468. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Salman and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Salman? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Salman. The baby boy name Salman was given to 18 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2564 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 81,460 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Salman peaked in popularity 11 years ago in 2015 on position 1204.

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Salman is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Salman is currently topping the baby name charts in Minnesota at position #473 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,421.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Salman is where you live.

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Salman origin and meaning

Arabic

'Safe, sound, unharmed' — from the Arabic root s-l-m, peace and safety

Salman is an established Arabic name from the same root as Salim and Islam, carrying the sense of being safe and sound. It has been used in the United States since 1981, mainly in Muslim families, and peaked in 2015. Well-known bearers of this exact spelling include an actor and a novelist.

Attested etymology

Salman is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Salman, pop culture references for the name Salman and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Salman

We've found the following names that sound similar to Salman, sorted by popularity.

Solomon / Shlomo / Salem / Salomon / Shalom / Shulem / Sholom / Saleem / Sulaiman / Salim /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Even more about Salman

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Salman a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Salman?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

sal-MAHN · /sælˈmɑn/

Around the world

• Salman (Arabic) — Used as-is

Famous bearers

• Salman Khan — Indian film actor, one of Bollywood's biggest stars (b. 1965) Contemporary
• Salman Rushdie — Novelist known for Midnight's Children and The Satanic Verses; born Ahmed Salman Rushdie (b. 1947) Contemporary

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Salman is a strong, traditional Arabic name with famous bearers in film and literature.

Worth knowing

• In English it sits close to the fish salmon in spelling, and Salman Rushdie's story brings a serious association