girl's name
Saly
sah-LEE (French)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 315
Saly is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2012 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in France in 2015, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 39,300 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1979.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Saly Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 40 |
| 2000s | 50 |
| 2010s | 105 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 70 |
How Popular Is Saly?
In 2025, Saly was given to 15 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Saly Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Saly
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Saly Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Saly over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Saly
- French sah-LEE
Sibling Names for Saly
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Saly — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Saly
How popular is the name Saly?
In 2025, Saly was given to 15 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Saly a girl's or a boy's name?
Saly is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Saly?
Saly has 2 syllables.
When was Saly most popular?
Saly peaked in 2015, when 15 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Saly a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Saly currently ranks #2,010 in France. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.