Salah
boy name#3240 in 2025Salah entered the US charts in 1972, peaked at #2626 in 2019, ranks #3240 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1972–2025
#3240
rank today
#2626
peak (2019)
36
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #5186 |
| 1980s | #4611 |
| 1990s | #4931 |
| 2000s | #3946 |
| 2010s | #3591 |
| 2020s | #3546 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Salah has been most popular in NY, MN, TX.
Living bearers
About 1,000 people named Salah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Salah alive today was born around 2010, making them about 15 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Salah in 2025?
- Salah ranks #3240 among US boy names in 2025, with 36 babies given the name.
- When was the name Salah most popular?
- Salah peaked in 2019, reaching #2626 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Salah with classmates?
- Salah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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