Gender: Male
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Right, Good, Safe, Whole, Flawless, Virtuous
Pronunciation: SAH-lee, /ˈsɑ.li/, S AE L IY
Popularity Rank: #967
The name Salih is of Arabic origin and means 'pious, virtuous, righteous'. It is a popular name in Islamic culture and is often given to boys who are believed to be good and righteous individuals.
The name Salih is of Arabic origin and means Right, Good, Safe, Whole, Flawless, Virtuous. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Salih is commonly found in Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, and 75 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: SAH-lee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈsɑ.li/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S AE L IY
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Salih is recorded 66,552 times globally, ranking it as the 967th most common name worldwide.
Salih is most prevalent in Turkey, with 50,121 occurrences, making it the 45th most popular name in the country.
In Turkey, the name Salih is found among 1 in every 21 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | #45 | 1 : 21 |
| Saudi Arabia | #1,181 | 1 : 1,085 |
| Sudan | #370 | 1 : 576 |
| Iraq | #896 | 1 : 636 |
| Germany | #703 | 1 : 338 |
| Algeria | #1,348 | 1 : 1,353 |
| Tunisia | #954 | 1 : 730 |
| France | #2,356 | 1 : 1,865 |
| Morocco | #2,014 | 1 : 1,633 |
| Netherlands | #1,408 | 1 : 740 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Salih from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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