—2024 rank (unisex)
2023peak year
5,565babies named Salem since 1880
▲ +90%5-year trend
Salem popularity over 145 years
⚖️ Shared by both genders · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Salem mean?
From Hebrew shalom, 'peace', and cognate with Arabic salim, 'safe', the ancient name of Jerusalem in Genesis. The Massachusetts witch-trial city adds a mystical aura.
OriginHebrew
Syllables2
Genderunisex
Stylemythic, vintage
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