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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Salamatu — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Salamata|Salana
AfricanGirl→ Stable

Salamatu

sah-lah-MAH-too · 4 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #14990 in 2022

Peak: #14990 in 2022

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #14990 in 2022

Peak: #14990 in 2022

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

This name has very limited recent SSA data.

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
AfricanWest AfricanFulaniMeaningful4-syllableVirtue namePeaceGirlsRare USCultural heritage
Character
peaceful strengthprotective gracesteadfast resolvehumble wisdom
STRONG
High confidence

Salamatu is an African girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Salamatu at a Glance
Meaning:From Fulani meaning 'peace' or 'safety'. A traditional name reflecting virtues of well-being and protection in West African culture.
Language root:Fulani (Fula language) · Niger-Congo family
Peak rank:#14990 in 2022
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
SalmaSamataSafiyaAmara◈Zainab
Similar Style
AminaAishaZaraNalaLeila
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Salamatu
Amara◈ZaraKai◈LiamAmirNalaSorayaMalik
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Salamatu · Overview
Summary

Salamatu is an African girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Meaningful · Earthy character
Salamatu carries a warm, gentle, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
salamatu.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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