Feminine dossier · first seen 1969
Salima
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
2018
Peak births
22
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Salima
How many people are named Salima?
An estimated 580 living Americans are named Salima.
How rare is Salima?
Salima is very rare among babies today, with 17 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 22.7% from its 2018 peak.
How old is the typical Salima?
The median age of a living American named Salima is approximately 24 years, with most bearers falling between 10 and 39 years old.
Is Salima still popular?
Yes — Salima is currently rising in popularity, with 17 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.3× higher than the previous decade.
1969Peak 20182025
Peak year
2018
Decline from peak
22.7%
2025
17
All-time
598