Girl · #15,899 in 2026

Saleema

Name: Popularity of the name Saleema in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Saleema, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Kaleeshwari Devi better known by her stage name Saleema is an Indian actress who predominantly acts in Malayalam film and Tamil films. She is best known for her portrayal of Ammini in Aranyakam and Lakshmi in Nakhakshathangal. She is the daughter of Telugu actress Girija.

Current Rank

#15,899

Peak Rank

#6,667 (1988)

Total Babies

202

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1971

First Year

2017

Last Year

1988

Peak Year

#6667

Peak Rank

202

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Saleema

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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Origin & history

She had acted in a few Tamil , Kannada and Telugu movies as well. She remained largely invisible in the film industry for many years. She made her comeback to Malayalam film industry through Munthiri Monchan: Oru Thavala Paranja Kadha in 2019.

The Story of Saleema

Saleema first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1971, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1988, when 11 Saleemas were born — ranking #6,667 that year. As of 2026, Saleema ranks #15,899 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 202 Saleemas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Saleema

Phonetically similar names — useful when Saleema is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Saleema

What does the name Saleema mean?

How popular is Saleema in 2026?

In 2026, Saleema ranks #15,899 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Saleema most popular?

Saleema reached its peak popularity in 1988, ranking #6,667 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Saleema a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Saleema is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Saleema?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Saleema include Malcolm, Minyon, Zanthia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Saleema

Saleema is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1971 and has accumulated 202 births in the dataset. Saleema's peak popularity came in 1988 when it ranked #6,667. Use the chart and map above to compare Saleema's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.