UK boy's name
Abdulsalam
Servant of peace or servant of reconciliation, of Arabic origin.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Abdulsalam is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Abdulsalam popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3688, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 6 births.
This profile covers 54 England and Wales registrations across 13 recorded years from 2005 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 83% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 54 living people in the UK are called Abdulsalam. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Abdulsalam ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 6 boys were registered as Abdulsalam.
- • About 54 living people in the UK are estimated to have Abdulsalam as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3688
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2010
6 births
Estimated living
54
2026
Meaning
What does Abdulsalam mean?
The name Abdulsalam has its origins in the Arabic language. It is a combination of two words - 'Abdul' meaning 'servant' and 'Salam' meaning 'peace'. Together, the name translates to 'servant of peace' or 'servant of the peaceful one'.
This name finds its roots in the Islamic religion and culture, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 7th century CE. It gained popularity as a name during the spread of Islam across the Middle East and North Africa.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Abdulsalam can be found in the writings of Islamic scholars from the medieval period. It was often used as a name for individuals who were known for their peaceful and non-violent nature.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Abdulsalam. One such person was Abdulsalam ibn Rashiq al-Qayrawani (1005-1085), a renowned Islamic scholar and poet from present-day Tunisia. His works on Islamic jurisprudence and literature are widely studied and respected.
Another prominent individual was Abdulsalam ibn Mashish al-Alami (1559-1637), a Moroccan scholar and mystic who contributed significantly to the spread of Sufism in North Africa. His writings on spiritual enlightenment and the path to inner peace have been influential in the region.
In more recent times, Abdulsalam Abubakar (1942-1998) was a Nigerian military leader and politician who served as the Head of State of Nigeria from 1998 to 1999. He played a crucial role in transitioning the country to a democratic system of government.
Abdulsalam Al-Majali (1925-2008) was a Jordanian politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Jordan from 1993 to 1995. He was instrumental in negotiating the Israel-Jordan peace treaty, which was signed in 1994.
Lastly, Abdulsalam Haykal (1925-2008) was an Egyptian writer and journalist who was known for his biographies of prominent Arab leaders, including Gamal Abdel Nasser and Anwar Sadat. His works provided valuable insights into the political landscape of the Middle East during the 20th century.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Abdulsalam over time
The chart below shows babies named Abdulsalam registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Abdulsalam, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Abdulsalam by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Abdulsalam was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3955 | 17 | 4 |
| 2010s | #3801 | 31 | 7 |
| 2000s | #4091 | 6 | 2 |
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FAQ
Abdulsalam: questions and answers
How popular is the name Abdulsalam in the UK right now?
In 2024, Abdulsalam was ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Abdulsalam most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 6 babies registered as Abdulsalam in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Abdulsalam?
Servant of peace or servant of reconciliation, of Arabic origin.
How many people are called Abdulsalam in the UK?
A total of 54 babies have been registered as Abdulsalam across the 13 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.