Total births
169
Girls' name · since 1976
Saleemah
169 babies named Saleemah in U.S. Social Security records since 1976, with the highest year being 1978. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 169
- total births
- 1976–2007
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
169 girls have been named Saleemah since 1976, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Saleemah has been recorded 169 times among girls since 1976, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2007.
- 169 total births
- 1976–2007 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 34% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
169 girls have been named Saleemah since 1976, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2007.
- 169
- total births
- 1976–2007
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Saleemah was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
22 babies were named Saleemah in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Saleemah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Saleemah's SSA record in two at 1993 and the more recent half accounts for 39% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 61%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1995, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1978 peak of 22, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Saleemah at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Saleemah popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2007
- Peak year (1978)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Saleemah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Saleemah's strongest decade.
57 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Saleemah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
57 births
- 1980s
1980s
46 births
- 1990s
1990s
27 births
- 2000s
2000s
39 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 57 births (34% of all-time use).
Saleemah by state
Where Saleemah concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New Jersey | | 19 | 11.2% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 6 | 3.6% |
New Jersey share of Saleemah's total US births 11.2%
Even split
19 of 169 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Saleemah? ▼
Since 1976, Social Security records show 169 babies named Saleemah. The most recent recorded year was 2007. Its busiest year on record was 1978, with 22 births.
When was Saleemah most popular? ▼
Saleemah was most popular in the 1970s decade with 57 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
Where is Saleemah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Saleemah are New Jersey (19 births), Pennsylvania (6 births).
How long has the name Saleemah been used? ▼
Saleemah has been recorded in Social Security data since 1976, spanning 32 years of data through 2007.
What names are similar to Saleemah? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sally, Sallie, Salma, Salina, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Saleemah's data
- Saleemah's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (57 total births) through the 2000s (39) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New Jersey records the most Saleemahs (19 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New Jersey names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Saleemah
Nearby Names Like Saleemah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Saleemah
Sally Girl
#1095 205,229 births
Sallie Girl
#5962 49,961 births
Salma Girl
#872 10,311 births
Salina Girl
#4678 7,239 births
Salem Girl
#432 6,491 births
Compare Saleemah side by side: Saleemah vs Sally Saleemah vs Sallie Saleemah vs Salma
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1976–2007 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Saleemah: Baby Name Since 1976 - 169 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/saleemah. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Saleemah draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.