Boy nameCurrently #1,960 in the USSteady
Saleh
//ˈsɑlɛh//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20185 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Saleh's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Saleh's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Saleh |
|---|---|
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 12 |
| 1982 | 17 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 16 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 13 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 19 |
| 1989 | 24 |
| 1990 | 15 |
| 1991 | 25 |
| 1992 | 29 |
| 1993 | 24 |
| 1994 | 21 |
| 1995 | 26 |
| 1996 | 22 |
| 1997 | 26 |
| 1998 | 28 |
| 1999 | 24 |
| 2000 | 26 |
| 2001 | 25 |
| 2002 | 30 |
| 2003 | 32 |
| 2004 | 36 |
| 2005 | 43 |
| 2006 | 35 |
| 2007 | 50 |
| 2008 | 49 |
| 2009 | 38 |
| 2010 | 36 |
| 2011 | 45 |
| 2012 | 48 |
| 2013 | 54 |
| 2014 | 59 |
| 2015 | 56 |
| 2016 | 75 |
| 2017 | 74 |
| 2018 | 83 |
| 2019 | 61 |
| 2020 | 63 |
| 2021 | 61 |
| 2022 | 80 |
| 2023 | 79 |
| 2024 | 80 |
Saleh through the decades
- Saleh peaked in 2018, when 83 babies were named Saleh in the US.
- The 2020s were Saleh's strongest decade, averaging 73 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Saleh has risen 56% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Saleh currently ranks #1,960 in the US and is holding steady.