Salih is an Arabic masculine given name that translates to 'good' or 'righteous'. It is derived from the root verb saliha, which means 'to be good' or 'to do good deeds'. The name Salih appears in the Quran, the holy book of Muslims, where it is used as one of the names of Allah. Therefore, this name has a deep religious significance for those who use it. In Islamic tradition, Salih is also one of the names of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham), and thus, it holds historical and spiritual importance.
The name Salih has seen significant fluctuations in popularity over the past five decades. With a total of 541 births recorded, its peak years were notably recent, with 28 births in 2017 and 25 births in both 2019 and 2021. However, there have been periods where the name's popularity was considerably lower, such as in the late 1970s to early 1980s, with fewer than 8 births per year during those years.