Saleh
Saleh: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Saleh
- A male given name from Arabic, variant of Salih.
Etymology
From Iranian Persian صالح (sâleh) or directly from Arabic صَالِح (ṣāliḥ, literally “pious”).
How popular is Saleh?
Since 1880, 6 girls and 1,777 boys in the U.S. have been named Saleh (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #15004 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #1832 in 2018. In 2025, 55 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Saleh
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Sibling name ideas for Saleh
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Saleh FAQ
What does the name Saleh mean?
A male given name from Arabic, variant of Salih. From Iranian Persian صالح (sâleh) or directly from Arabic صَالِح (ṣāliḥ, literally “pious”).
What is the origin of the name Saleh?
Saleh is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Saleh?
Since 1880, 6 girls and 1,777 boys in the U.S. have been named Saleh (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #15004 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #1832 in 2018. In 2025, 55 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Saleh a boy or girl name?
Saleh is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 6 girls and 1,777 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.