What origin is the name Saleem?

Saleem comes from arabic naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Saleem a popular name?

Saleem is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Saleem?

Names from the same arabic tradition pair naturally with Saleem — for example Layla, Aaliyah, Leila. You can browse more on our arabic names page.

Saleem

Q: Is Saleem a rare name?

Yes. Saleem does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Saleem

Saleem

Boy

arabic

2 syllables

Saleem is an arabic boy's name meaning "Peaceful. (swahili); peaceful; mild; affable; perfect; healthy; guarded against calamities; safe; sound, unimpaired, sane, sincere".

The meaning of Saleem is "Peaceful. (swahili); peaceful; mild; affable; perfect; healthy; guarded against calamities; safe; sound, unimpaired, sane, sincere" — a boy name of arabic origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: arabic
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Peaceful. (swahili); peaceful; mild; affable; perfect; healthy; guarded against calamities; safe; sound, unimpaired, sane, sincere

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Saleem

Very rare in US records

What does Saleem mean?

Saleem is a boy name of arabic origin meaning "Peaceful. (swahili); peaceful; mild; affable; perfect; healthy; guarded against calamities; safe; sound, unimpaired, sane, sincere".