UK boy's name
Saalim
A masculine Arabic name meaning "safe", "peaceful", or "whole".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Saalim is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Saalim popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3449, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 5 births.
This profile covers 11 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2017 to 2022. 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.
Saalim is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 11 living people in the UK are called Saalim. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Saalim ranked #3449 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 5 boys were registered as Saalim.
- • About 11 living people in the UK are estimated to have Saalim as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3449
2022
Births in 2022
5
Latest year
Peak year
2022
5 births
Estimated living
11
2026
Meaning
What does Saalim mean?
The name Saalim has its origins in the Arabic language and Islamic culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "salim," which means "safe," "peaceful," or "whole." The name first appeared during the early Islamic era, around the 7th century CE.
In the Islamic tradition, the name Saalim is often associated with the concept of peace and safety. It is believed that giving a child this name is a way of seeking protection and well-being for them. The name is also linked to the idea of wholeness and completeness, reflecting the aspiration for the child to grow into a well-rounded and virtuous individual.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Saalim can be found in Islamic historical records and literature from the 8th and 9th centuries. During this time, several notable scholars and religious figures bore this name, including Saalim ibn Abdullah al-Basri (714-803 CE), a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Basra, Iraq.
Throughout history, the name Saalim has been carried by various individuals of prominence. One such person was Saalim Ali ibn Abdul-Aziz Al Saud (1917-1919), a member of the Saudi royal family and the crown prince of the Sultanate of Nejd and its Dependencies (now part of Saudi Arabia) during his short reign.
Another notable figure was Saalim Hashmi (1905-1948), an Indian Muslim scholar and writer who made significant contributions to Urdu literature. His works explored themes of social reform and the revival of Islamic values.
In the field of science, Saalim Ali (1896-1987) was an Indian ornithologist and naturalist who played a crucial role in the conservation of birds and their habitats in the Indian subcontinent. He was widely regarded as the "Bird Man of India."
Saalim Abbud Mustafa (1906-1982) was an Iraqi politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Iraq from 1965 to 1966. He was known for his efforts to maintain stability and unity in the country during a period of political turmoil.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Saalim throughout history, contributing to various fields and leaving their mark on society.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Saalim over time
The chart below shows babies named Saalim registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2017 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Saalim, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2022, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Saalim by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Saalim 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 | #3449 | 5 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4757 | 6 | 2 |
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Names similar to Saalim
- Samuel 108,505
- Sebastian 33,008
- Sam 20,889
- Stanley 16,354
- Sonny 15,028
- Sean 15,006
- Scott 12,587
- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Saalim: questions and answers
How popular is the name Saalim in the UK right now?
In 2022, Saalim was ranked #3449 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Saalim most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 5 babies registered as Saalim in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Saalim?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "safe", "peaceful", or "whole".
How many people are called Saalim in the UK?
A total of 11 babies have been registered as Saalim across the 3 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.