Saleh

Saleh is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “righteous.” In 2024 it was given to 80 boys in the United States.

Saleh at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic · Turkish
Meaning
“righteous”

About the name Saleh

Saleh belongs to the Muslim & Arabic and Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “righteous” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Saleh first appears in Social Security records in 1974. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1831 in 2018, and in 2024 80 babies received the name — 1,720 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Saleh in US records

First recorded (US)
1974
Best US rank
#1831 in 2018
Peak year
2018
Babies named Saleh in 2024
80
Total since 1880
1,720

Saleh in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#738 in 2023
Babies named Saleh in 2025
34
Total since 1996
559

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Saleh mean?

Saleh means “righteous” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Saleh a boy or girl name?

Saleh is a boy name. In 2024, 80 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Saleh?

Saleh comes from the Muslim & Arabic and Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Saleh?

Saleh first appears in US records in 1974. Its best-ever ranking was #1831 in 2018, and 80 babies were given the name in 2024.

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