Rising since 2002, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Salimata since 1996
Babies named Salimata per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 62 |
| 2010s | 75 |
| 2020s | 50 |
Meaning & origin
Salimata is a name of West African and Arabic origin that has quietly gained traction in the United States since it first appeared on birth records in 1996. In 2025, it ranked 7,885th nationally, with approximately 1 in every 123,636 girls receiving the name. Its trajectory has been steadily rising for over two decades, peaking in 2025. The name has not yet been recorded in any top U.S. state, suggesting a broad but low-frequency distribution. Salimata offers a melodic and meaningful choice for families honoring West African heritage or seeking a name connected to the universal concept of peace.
Salimata is a feminine given name of Western African usage, primarily found in countries such as Mali, Senegal, and Ivory Coast. It is derived from the Arabic root s-l-m, which conveys notions of peace, safety, and wholeness, and is a variant of Salma or Salima. The name has been in use in the region for generations, often given to express hope for a peaceful life. In the United States, it first appeared on record in 1996 and has seen a steady rise in popularity since the early 2000s.
“Salimata” around the world
Where Salimata lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
75
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sali, Mata, Lima
Sibling names for Salimata
Names that share Salimata's style, for a brother or sister.
