girl's name
Salihah
SAH-lee-hah
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 213
Salihah is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2011 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2003, when 14 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Salihah Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 23 |
| 2000s | 90 |
| 2010s | 21 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 4 |
How Popular Is Salihah?
In 2023, Salihah was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Salihah Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Salihah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Salihah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Salihah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Salihah
- Pronunciation SAH-lee-hah
Sibling Names for Salihah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Salihah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Salihah
How popular is the name Salihah?
In 2023, Salihah was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Salihah a girl's or a boy's name?
Salihah is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Salihah?
Salihah has 3 syllables.
When was Salihah most popular?
Salihah peaked in 2003, when 14 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.