Salma is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #330 in 2008 with 135 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 142 births ranking #319. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 75.3%. In 2008, approximately 1 in every 2,339 girls born was named Salma. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.