Salih
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Upright
- Origin
- Egyptian
Salih Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 565 baby boys have been named Salih. The name peaked in 2017 with 28 US births that year (rank #3870). In 2024, ranked #4394 nationally — 524 places below its 2017 peak.
Top States for Salih
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Salih births are: New York (10), California (5).
Other Egyptian-Origin Names Like Salih
If you like Salih's Egyptian origin, consider these related names: Abubakar, Adeben, Adio, Adom, Agymah. Browse all Egyptian names →
5-Letter Names Starting with S
Names with Salih's exact length and starting letter: Saada, Sabah, Saber, Sabih, Sabir.
Quick Facts About Salih
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Compare Salih to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Salih against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).