Salah Unisex

Popularity: #891 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationSAH-lah / ˈsɑː.lɑː

Arabic; Hebrew

Meaning

Arabic: 'to be safe'; Hebrew: 'peace'

Historical & Cultural Background

Salah is a name of Arabic origin commonly used in Muslim cultures. It is often associated with the concept of safety and peace. In Hebrew, it carries a similar connotation of peace. The name has been borne by various historical figures and is popular in many countries.

Trend Summary

The name Salah has seen a steady presence in various cultures, particularly in Arabic-speaking countries.

Similar Names

SalahhSalihSalahuddinSalvatoreSalvador

Variants

  • Salahh

International Variants

  • Salah (Arabic)
  • Salá (Spanish)

Famous people named Salah

Salah Abdeslam is a French-Moroccan terrorist known for his involvement in the November 2015 Paris attacks.

Salah al-Din, also known as Saladin, was a 12th-century Muslim military leader known for his role in the Crusades.

Salah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud is a member of the Saudi royal family.

Fictional characters named Salah

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Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Salah was first seen in the United States in 1972. Salah has ranked as high as #1323 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in New York, Minnesota, Texas, California, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Salah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Salah (2024)

StateBirthsShare
IL 5
50%
NY 5
50%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19726
19735
19775
19796
198011
19816
19829
19837
198412
19856
198612
198712
198815
19895
19909
19918
199212
199313
199410
19959
199620
199712
199816
199913
200013
200112
200223
200322
200426
200529
200634
200731
200826
200930
201033
201130
201227
201318
201435
201529
201629
201725
201838
201949
202026
202126
202232
202339
202433