Saloma is a name of Hebrew origin, derived from the word "shalom," which means peace. It is typically given to girls and can be spelled in various ways, including Salome, Shalome, or Salomè. The name has been popular among Jewish families for centuries but has also gained recognition beyond Jewish communities due to its unique sound and meaning. Some notable figures who bear this name include Salomé Halfon, a French film actress, and Salomé Lamas, a Portuguese film director.
The name Saloma experienced considerable fluctuations in popularity over the years, with peaks occurring around 1918 (11 births), 1995 (13 births), and 2013 (22 births). The most recent data shows a consistent increase from 2016 onwards, reaching a high of 20 births in both 2020 and 2023. However, the majority of years show a lower incidence of Saloma births, with numbers typically ranging between 5 to 10 births per year. Overall, there have been a total of 659 births with the name Saloma since 1888.