Salah
Salah is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Righteousness, virtue, goodness, or piety.
Origin and history
Salah is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning righteousness, goodness, or virtue. It is widely used across the Muslim world and among Arabic-speaking communities. In the United States, it remains relatively rare but has seen steady usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
990 babies in the United States have been named Salah since 1880. It ranks #3692 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1735.
States where it is most popular
- NY (43.3 %)
- MN (18.3 %)
- CA (8.3 %)
- IL (8.3 %)
- MI (8.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 22 |
| 1980-1990 | 95 |
| 1990-2000 | 122 |
| 2000-2010 | 246 |
| 2010-2019 | 313 |
| 2020-2029 | 192 |
Famous people named Salah
- Salah Jalal: Journalist, Politician
Fun facts
- The name is famous historically through Saladin (Salah ad-Din), the founder of the Ayyubid dynasty.
- It derives from the Arabic root s-l-h, which relates to being good, suitable, or righteous.