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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Salia — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Saleyah|Saliah
LatinGirl→ Stable

Salia

SAH-lee-uh · 3 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13330 in 2022

Peak: #11950 in 2020

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13330 in 2022

Peak: #11950 in 2020

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.9 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202022

Rank #13330 · Falling since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Salia scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
Latin Root3-syllableFeminineNatureMelodicUncommonInternationalSpiritual
Character
graceful strengthwarm compassionartistic soulnatural leader
STRONG
High confidence

Salia is a Latin girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Salia at a Glance
Meaning:From Latin 'salire' (to leap) and Sanskrit roots meaning 'salt' or 'wise'. Associated with movement and spiritual clarity.
Language root:Latin · Sanskrit
Peak rank:#11950 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
SeliaSariahAliyaSadieSelah◈
Similar Style
MaliaAaliyahAliaSaraiKalia
Works well with
MiraZaraKaia◈LeiaAiden◈Ezra◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Salia · Overview
Summary

Salia is a Latin girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Nature · Meaningful character
Salia carries a gentle, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
salia.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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