Saleh is a name of Arabic origin, meaning 'righteous' or 'pious'. It is composed of the root verb 's-l-h', which signifies 'to be good' or 'to do right'. This name has been widely used throughout the Middle East and North Africa, as well as in other regions with significant Muslim populations. Saleh is also the name of several historical figures and prophets mentioned in Islamic texts.
The name Saleh experienced a significant rise in popularity over the years, starting with just 5 births per year from 1974 to 1978. Beginning in 1981, there was a steady increase in births, reaching a peak of 83 births in 2018. The total number of births over this period is 1640.