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Salome
GirlHebrew, Greek· “peace”
- Meaning
- peace
- Origin
- Hebrew, Greek
- Pronunciation
- suh-LOH-mee
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #1,042
- US babies 2025
- 239
- Best rank
- #541 (1880)
- Peak year
- 2024
Meaning and origin of Salome
Salome is a Hebrew and Greek name that means “peace”.
Salome comes from the Hebrew shalom, meaning "peace," through its Greek form. In the New Testament, Salome is one of the women present at the crucifixion and at the empty tomb in the Gospel of Mark. The name is also associated with the daughter of Herodias, who danced for Herod; she is named Salome by the historian Josephus, and her story inspired Oscar Wilde's play and Richard Strauss's opera. Today Salome is used in many countries and has a dramatic, classic character.
Popularity over time
Salome has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 25 different years. Its best national rank was #541 in 1880, and the most babies received it in 2024, when 275 were named Salome. In 2025, 239 babies were named Salome, and it ranked #1,042 nationally. That is 91% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #1,540 in 1920, #5,194 in 1950, #3,820 in 1980, #2,665 in 2000, #2,309 in 2010, and #1,042 in 2025. Of the 4,942 US girls named Salome since records began, 25% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 1,059 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Elara, Mariella, Yusra, Sunday, and Yuna.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Salome ranked highest in Florida, Utah, and New Jersey.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | #469 | 40 |
| Utah | #692 | 6 |
| New Jersey | #767 | 10 |
| Colorado | #777 | 7 |
| Texas | #818 | 37 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Salome is usually pronounced suh-LOH-mee, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with S and ends in “-me”.
Middle names for Salome
A few middle names that flow with Salome: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Salome
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Salome mean?
Salome is a Hebrew and Greek name that means “peace”.
What is the origin of the name Salome?
Salome has Hebrew and Greek roots. Salome comes from the Hebrew shalom, meaning "peace," through its Greek form.
Is Salome a popular name?
Not especially. Salome ranked #1,042 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Salome a boy or girl name?
Salome is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Salome?
Salome is usually pronounced suh-LOH-mee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings