Salome

Salome is a girl's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “peace.” In 2024 it was given to 273 girls in the United States.

Salome at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Biblical & Christian
Meaning
“peace”
Pronunciation
/səˈloʊmi/

About the name Salome

Salome belongs to the Biblical & Christian tradition. Its meaning — “peace” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Salome first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #541 in 1880, and in 2024 273 babies received the name — 4,700 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Salome in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#541 in 1880
Peak year
2024
Babies named Salome in 2024
273
Total since 1880
4,700

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Salome mean?

Salome means “peace” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Salome a boy or girl name?

Salome is a girl name. In 2024, 273 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Salome?

Salome comes from the Biblical & Christian tradition.

How popular is the name Salome?

Salome first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #541 in 1880, and 273 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Salome?

Salome is pronounced /səˈloʊmi/ (IPA).

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