The nameSalih
Salih is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
From the Arabic salih, "righteous, pious"; it is also the name of a prophet in the Quran.
Origin
Arabic.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 2000s and 2010s.
Popularity of the name Salih
Salih in France
900thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (40 births)
805babies named Salih in France since 1900
Salih was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 235 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Salih. Its rise began around 1971, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Salih in France were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 23 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Salih mean?
From the Arabic salih, "righteous, pious"; it is also the name of a prophet in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Salih?
Arabic.
Is Salih a girl's or a boy's name?
Salih is a boy's name.