Salih

Salih is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “pious.” In 2024 it was given to 24 boys in the United States.

Salih at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“pious”

About the name Salih

Salih belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “pious” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Salih first appears in Social Security records in 1973. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3870 in 2017, and in 2024 24 babies received the name — 565 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Salih in US records

First recorded (US)
1973
Best US rank
#3870 in 2017
Peak year
2017
Babies named Salih in 2024
24
Total since 1880
565

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Salih mean?

Salih means “pious” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Salih a boy or girl name?

Salih is a boy name. In 2024, 24 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Salih?

Salih comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Salih?

Salih first appears in US records in 1973. Its best-ever ranking was #3870 in 2017, and 24 babies were given the name in 2024.

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