Psalm
Psalm is a boy name of Greek origin meaning “Song sung to a harp”, pronounced SAHM. It ranked #1110 in the United States in 2025, given to 194 babies, and peaked at #1110 in 2025. Common nicknames: Sal, Sammy.
How popular is Psalm in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Psalm mean, and where does it come from?
Psalm comes from the Greek psalmos, a song plucked on a stringed instrument, and names the hundred and fifty poems at the centre of Jewish and Christian worship. As a given name it is very new: American records hold it from 1999, and it began to rise sharply in 2019, the year Kim Kardashian and Kanye West gave the name to their fourth child. It has reached its highest position in 2025 and is still outside the top thousand. It belongs with Cairo, Saint and Messiah in the same current.
How is Psalm used around the world?
Psalm is used in 1 languages worldwide.
TypeMale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Psalm?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Psalm mean?
Psalm is a boy name of Greek origin meaning "Song sung to a harp." Psalm comes from the Greek psalmos, a song plucked on a stringed instrument, and names the hundred and fifty poems at the centre of Jewish and Christian worship. As a given name it is very new: American records hold it from 1999, and it began to rise sharply in 2019, the year Kim Kardashian and Kanye West gave the name to their fourth child.
How do you pronounce Psalm?
Psalm is pronounced SAHM. Common variations include Psalms, Salm.
Is Psalm a boy name?
Yes, Psalm is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Sal, Sammy.