Holding steady, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Salia since 1993
Babies named Salia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 21 |
| 2000s | 59 |
| 2010s | 64 |
| 2020s | 29 |
Meaning & origin
Salia is a modern rarity, first appearing in U.S. records as recently as 1993. Its popularity peaked in 2010, though even then it remained uncommon. In the latest year, it ranked 10,917 nationally, with approximately 1 in 200,908 female births. The trajectory of this name has been stable, suggesting a small but consistent group of parents choosing it each year. Its origins are uncertain and likely do not trace back to a single ancient language; rather, it appears to be a modern invention or a creative respelling. While it has no recorded top states of usage yet, its melodic sound fits well with other modern -ia names. This name offers a fresh, uncommon choice for parents seeking a name that feels both familiar and distinctive.
Salia is a modern coinage that first appeared in U.S. records in 1993. Its exact derivation is uncertain, but it may be a variant of Sally, a diminutive of Sarah, or a respelling of the Hawaiian name Salia. It could also be a feminine form of the name Sal or an invented combination of sounds.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sal, Lee, Lea
Sibling names for Salia
Names that share Salia's style, for a brother or sister.
