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Salome is a feminine name used in English and German. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From an Aramaic name that was related to the Hebrew word שָׁלוֹם (shalom) meaning ‘peace’. According to the historian Josephus this was the name of the daughter of Herodias (the consort of Herod Antipas, the tetrarch of Galilee)." It ranked #1042 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from an Aramaic name that was related to the Hebrew word שָׁלוֹם (shalom) meaning ‘peace’. According to the historian Josephus this was the name of the daughter of Herodias (the consort of Herod Antipas, the tetrarch of Galilee). The entry lists its usage as English (Rare), German (Rare), Georgian, Biblical and others.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Salome ranked #1042 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #1042 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Salome mean?
Salome means "peace", according to Behind the Name.
Is Salome a popular name?
Salome ranked #1042 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Salome a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Salome appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Salome — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
