Holding steady, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Salimatou since 1999
Babies named Salimatou per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2010, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Salimatou's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 45 |
| 2010s | 52 |
| 2020s | 22 |
Meaning & origin
Salimatou is a rare name in the United States, first recorded in 1999 and currently ranking 8860 as of 2025, with approximately 1 in 146,115 newborns receiving it. Its peak year is 2025, and the name's trajectory has been stable over the 2020s decade. While it has no recorded top states, its usage is likely concentrated among families with West African heritage. The name's etymology connects to the Arabic root S-L-M, though it is usually understood as a regional variant of Salimatu, carrying connotations of peace and safety. Salimatou remains a distinctive choice, reflecting both cultural identity and a broader Islamic naming tradition.
Salimatou appears to be a West African variant of Salimatu, which itself derives from the Arabic root S-L-M, conveying peace, safety, or wholeness. The name is common among Muslim families in the region, reflecting the broader influence of Arabic naming traditions. It has been used in the United States since at least 1999, though it remains rare.
“Salimatou” around the world
Where Salimatou lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
25
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sali, Matou, Tou
Variants: Salimatu, Salima, Saleematu
Sibling names for Salimatou
Names that share Salimatou's style, for a brother or sister.
