Likely a modern variation of Salaya, meaning water or dwelling
Salayah is a modern American coinage, likely a creative elaboration of the Thai name Salaya or a blend of the Arabic name Salihah with the popular '-ayah' suffix. While its exact etymology is fluid, it is often associated with peaceful or rhythmic sounds. It represents a contemporary trend of melodic, multi-syllabic names for girls.
Less common today
Salayah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,071 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
