Righteousness, goodness, or piety
Derived from the Arabic root s-l-h, it signifies a state of being righteous, virtuous, or whole. It is a significant concept in Islamic tradition, representing moral integrity and spiritual rectitude. The name is also associated with the historical figure Saladin, whose formal name was Salah ad-Din.
About 36 boys were named Salah in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Egyptian professional footballer for Liverpool FC
First sultan of Egypt and Syria and founder of the Ayyubid dynasty
Syrian general and political figure
Loyal friend to Indiana Jones and skilled excavator · Raiders of the Lost Ark
