Salih is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1897 in 2025 with 13 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2019 with 16 births ranking #1506. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 62.5%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 20,918 boys born was named Salih. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.