Salma is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #307 in 2004 with 132 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 142 births ranking #319. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 71.4%. In 2004, approximately 1 in every 2,166 girls born was named Salma. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.