Boy · #8,889 in 2026

Saalih

Name: Popularity of the name Saalih in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Saalih, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,889

Peak Rank

#8,889 (2019)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2003

First Year

2019

Last Year

2019

Peak Year

#8889

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Saalih

Saalih first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2003, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 8 Saalihs were born — ranking #8,889 that year. As of 2026, Saalih ranks #8,889 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 23 Saalihs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Saalih

Phonetically similar names — useful when Saalih is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Saly
Solly
Sali
Saale
Solley
Silly
Sally
Soley
Sala
Soli
Sealy
Salo

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Saalih

What does the name Saalih mean?

Saalih is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2003. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Saalih in 2026?

In 2026, Saalih ranks #8,889 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Saalih most popular?

Saalih reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #8,889 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Saalih a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Saalih is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Saalih?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Saalih include Ferguson, Anker, Quillian. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Saalih

Saalih is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2003 and has accumulated 23 births in the dataset. Saalih's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #8,889. Use the chart and map above to compare Saalih's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.