Salih
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Rose, rose garden
Origin: Latin/Italian
Popularity: Ranked #4678 in 2025 with 22 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Rosalia. Shares the meaning 'Rose, rose garden.'
Similar names: saaliyah, saliha, salim, salima, salina, salish, salix, saliyah
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Salih? About 1 in 151,296 babies born in 2025 were named Salih, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Salih
What does the name Salih mean?
Salih means “Rose, rose garden” from Latin/Italian roots.
What is the origin of the name Salih?
Salih has Latin/Italian origin. The traditional meaning is “Rose, rose garden”.
How popular is Salih?
Salih ranked #4539 in 2025 — given to 22 babies that year.
When was Salih most popular?
Salih peaked in 2017 with 28 babies registered that year.
Is Salih a boy or girl name?
Salih is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Salihs in registered births are male.
Is the name Salih rising or falling in popularity?
Salih has risen 1837 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #6376 in 2020 to #4539 in 2025.
How long has Salih been recorded?
Salih appears in birth records across 44 years — from 1973 through 2025.