girl's name
Salli
SAL-ee
- Origin Finnish
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 679
Salli is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1991 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Salli is a name of Finnish origin.
- Peaked in 1956, when 31 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1938.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Salli Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1930s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 17 |
| 1940s | 129 |
| 1950s | 233 |
| 1960s | 172 |
| 1970s | 100 |
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 11 |
How Popular Is Salli?
In 1991, Salli was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Salli
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Salli Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Salli over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Salli
- Pronunciation SAL-ee
Sibling Names for Salli
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Salli — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Salli
How popular is the name Salli?
In 1991, Salli was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Salli a girl's or a boy's name?
Salli is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Salli?
Salli has 2 syllables.
When was Salli most popular?
Salli peaked in 1956, when 31 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.