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Shalom
UnisexHebrew· “peace”
- Meaning
- peace
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- shah-LOHM
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,725
- US babies 2025
- 95
- Best rank
- #1,603 (2021)
- Peak year
- 2021
Meaning and origin of Shalom
Shalom is a Hebrew name that means “peace”.
Shalom is a Hebrew word meaning peace, and it is also used as a greeting and farewell in Hebrew. The word carries a wider sense of wholeness, completeness and well-being. As a given name it is used in Israel and in Jewish families, and it is given to both boys and girls. It has a warm, gentle sound and a deeply positive meaning. The name reflects hope and harmony, carrying a wish for peace in a single word.
Popularity over time
Shalom first appears in US Social Security records in 1947. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,603 in 2021, the same year it reached its highest count of 107 babies. In 2025, 95 babies were named Shalom, and it ranked #1,725 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #3,581 in 1980, #2,854 in 2000, #2,001 in 2010, and #1,725 in 2025. Of the 2,460 US boys named Shalom since records began, 30% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 580 babies.
Other babies' names that peaked around the same time include Raylen, Cai, Itzae, Ryver, and Halston.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Shalom ranked highest in New Jersey, New York, and Maryland.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | #448 | 18 |
| New York | #711 | 21 |
| Maryland | #905 | 5 |
| Florida | #1046 | 13 |
| Ohio | #1099 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
Shalom is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 34% of US babies named Shalom were girls and 66% were boys.
Shalom is usually pronounced shah-LOHM, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with S and ends in “-om”.
Middle names for Shalom
A few middle names that flow with Shalom: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Shalom
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shalom mean?
Shalom is a Hebrew name that means “peace”.
What is the origin of the name Shalom?
Shalom has Hebrew roots. Shalom is a Hebrew word meaning peace, and it is also used as a greeting and farewell in Hebrew.
Is Shalom a popular name?
Not especially. Shalom ranked #1,725 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Shalom a boy or girl name?
Shalom is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 34% of US babies named Shalom were girls and 66% were boys.
How do you pronounce Shalom?
Shalom is usually pronounced shah-LOHM. 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