How Many People Are Named Saliha?

Complete statistics for the name Saliha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Saliha
Very Rare
Arabic

Saliha means 'praise' in Arabic, making it a name rich in positive connotations. Only 284 people named Saliha live in the US today, which means just 1 in 1,163,677 Americans share this rare name. With most bearers under 30, Saliha is definitely a name of the younger generation.

~284
Living in US
1 in 1,163,677
Americans
2014
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Praise
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Positive Hopeful Energetic
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

341,842
Worldwide Bearers
#3,053
Global Rank
🇩🇿 Algeria
187,610
🇹🇷 Turkey
94,907
🇲🇦 Morocco
10,591
🇮🇳 India
10,182
🇳🇬 Nigeria
7,893
🇵🇰 Pakistan
4,995
🇫🇷 France
4,528
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
3,468
🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
3,043
🇮🇩 Indonesia
2,314

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
284 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 15
266
Would be under 30 (93%)
20
Would be 30–60 (7%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 286 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2014

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
73
Classic Feel
14
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Saliha Through the Generations

Saliha has seen a steady rise in popularity since its peak in 2014 when 19 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of someone named Saliha is 15, indicating that it's a relatively new name among the younger crowd. The majority of those named Saliha are under 30, with only a handful reaching middle age, suggesting that it's a name that's becoming increasingly popular among parents looking for something fresh and modern.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 6
Illinois 6
New York 6

✨ Similar Names to Saliha

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Saliha's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Saliha

How Many People Have the Name Saliha?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 284 people in the United States currently share the name Saliha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,163,677 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Saliha a Common or Rare Name?

Saliha is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Saliha Mean?

Saliha means "praise" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Saliha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Saliha Most Popular?

The name Saliha reached peak popularity in 2014, with 19 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Saliha?

Approximately 284 people named Saliha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 286. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,163,677 Americans.

Is Saliha a rare name?

Saliha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,163,677 Americans has this name.

What does the name Saliha mean?

Saliha means "praise" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Saliha more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Saliha are male and 100% are female.

When was Saliha most popular?

Saliha peaked in 2014 with 19 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US284
All-Time Births286
1 in X1 in 1,163,677
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age15
Peak Year2014
World Rank#3,053
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.