Holding steady, #5,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Saloma since 1888
Babies named Saloma per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2023, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Saloma's real moment was 1907.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 21 |
| 1910s | 55 |
| 1920s | 26 |
| 1930s | 17 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 17 |
| 1960s | 26 |
| 1970s | 30 |
| 1980s | 39 |
| 1990s | 94 |
| 2000s | 123 |
| 2010s | 147 |
| 2020s | 108 |
Meaning & origin
Saloma is a rare biblical variant that saw its peak in 1907, when it was most common. In 2025, it ranked #5,917 with a frequency of 1 in 80,363. The name has remained consistently uncommon over the decades, never achieving widespread use. Its top state historically is Pennsylvania, reflecting early settlement patterns of families with biblical naming traditions. The trajectory is stable, indicating little change in its rare usage.
Saloma likely derives from the Hebrew name Shlomit (שלומית), related to shalom (peace), or alternately as a feminine variant of Solomon. The name appears sporadically in English-speaking records from the late 19th century, often in communities with biblical naming traditions.
Where Saloma is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sallie, Loma, Sally
Variants: Salome, Salomé, Salomaa
Sibling names for Saloma
Names that share Saloma's style, for a brother or sister.
