High place or lofty
Derived from Chinook Jargon, a trade language of the Pacific Northwest, it refers to something high, above, or heavenly. It is often associated with Sahalie Falls in Oregon, giving it a strong regional connection to the American West.
Less common today
Sahalie isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,962 in 2014.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
