Salah
Salah: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Salah
- A male given name from Arabic.
Etymology
As an Islamic/Arabic surname, as well as a Jewish adoption of it, from صَلاة (ṣalāh, “prayer”) or صَلاح (ṣalāḥ, “righteousness”).
How popular is Salah?
Since 1880, 195 girls and 990 boys in the U.S. have been named Salah (16% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4758 in 2024. Its highest rank for boys was #2652 in 2019. In 2025, 58 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Salah
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Salah
Sister and brother names that share Salah's Arabic roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Salah FAQ
What does the name Salah mean?
A male given name from Arabic. As an Islamic/Arabic surname, as well as a Jewish adoption of it, from صَلاة (ṣalāh, “prayer”) or صَلاح (ṣalāḥ, “righteousness”).
What is the origin of the name Salah?
Salah is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Salah?
Since 1880, 195 girls and 990 boys in the U.S. have been named Salah (16% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4758 in 2024. Its highest rank for boys was #2652 in 2019. In 2025, 58 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Salah a boy or girl name?
Salah is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (195 girls and 990 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.