With more than 27,000 carriers in France, this first name of Hebrew origin, rich in biblical symbols and stories, comfortably settled in the top 200 female names most given in 2025.
An ancient first name in the universal sense
This female first name, which means “peace” in Hebrew, crosses the centuries without losing its symbolic force. Its longevity is as much to the power of its etymology as to its historical and artistic heritage. In 2025, he had more than 27,000 carriers in France, proof of his stability and his attraction in families looking for a choice that is both timeless and meaningful.
Strong historical and biblical figures
This first name is not only a word, it is linked to exceptional destinies. In Antiquity, Salomé, widow of King Alexandre Jannée, assured the regency of the kingdom of Israel in 76 BC with firmness and diplomacy, it prevented peace and offered several decades of prosperity to its people. Half a century later, another Salomé permanently marked the collective imagination: daughter of Herodiade, her bewitching dance before Herod Antipas leads to the famous request for the head of Jean-Baptiste. This tragic scene inspired many artists, from Titian to Caravaggio.
International popularity and elegant variants
Today, this first name is understood far beyond France: it also appeals to Italy, Spain, Portugal and Corsica. Its variants – Saloméa or Salomées – still enrich its palette. Each version retains the aura of a female first name with a gentle sound, while carrying an inner force underlined by its characterology: receptivity, diplomacy, sociability, loyalty and asserted character. The feast of this first name is celebrated on October 22.
Hebrew first names in vogue in 2025
The success of this first name is part of a broader trend: female first names of Hebrew origin seduce many families. Their spiritual and often universal meanings – “life”, “light”, “grace” or “peace” – respond to a desire for depth and transmission. Among the most given in 2025, we find in particular Léa, Sarah, Noémie or even Hannah, who, like Salomé, combine biblical and modernity tradition.