Holding steady, #7,133 for girls today.
Popularity of Saliha since 1987
Babies named Saliha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 83 |
| 2010s | 119 |
| 2020s | 74 |
Meaning & origin
Saliha is a name of Arabic origin meaning 'pious' or 'righteous,' carrying a clear moral and spiritual weight. In the United States, it has been in use since at least 1987, when it first appeared in Social Security records. The name reached its peak popularity in 2014, though it has never been common; as of 2025, it ranks 7,133, with only about 1 in every 107,151 newborn girls receiving the name. Its trajectory remains stable, neither sharply rising nor falling in recent years. While no U.S. states have reported Saliha as a particularly frequent choice, it remains a meaningful option within families seeking a name with strong ethical roots. Saliha is a feminine name and has not been widely adopted for boys, preserving its traditional gender association.
Saliha is the feminine form of the Arabic name Salih, derived from the root ṣ-l-ḥ, meaning 'to be good, righteous, or virtuous.' It appears in the Quran as a descriptor of righteous individuals and has been used traditionally in Arabic-speaking and Muslim-majority communities. The name carries connotations of moral integrity and piety.
“Saliha” around the world
Where Saliha lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sali, Liha
Sibling names for Saliha
Names that share Saliha's style, for a brother or sister.
