Saleem
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Saleem: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 1985.
The name Saleem, of Arabic origin, stems from the root *s-l-m*, conveying peace, safety, and wholeness, and means “peaceful” or “sound in body and spirit.” It is a direct variant of the more widely known Salim, and shares its root with the word *salaam* (peace). Notable bearers include Saleem Muntaser, the lead guitarist for the popular Scottish indie band The Snuts, whose success has brought the name into contemporary British consciousness. The surname of the celebrated 20th-century Scottish explorer and naturalist Rungano “Saleem” Hikmet is not directly related, though the name itself holds strong cross-cultural resonance. A further note: Saleem is a common given name across South Asia and the Middle East, and its adoption in Scotland reflects the nation’s growing multicultural tapestry, particularly in urban centres like Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19853 babies
- Latest (1985)
- #3113 babies
- Total births
- 3since 1985
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y