UK boy's name
Salahudeen
A masculine Arabic name meaning "righteousness of the faith".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Salahudeen is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Salahudeen popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2263, with 10 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 12 births.
This profile covers 130 England and Wales registrations across 18 recorded years from 2005 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 83% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 129 living people in the UK are called Salahudeen. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Salahudeen ranked #2263 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 10 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2020, when 12 boys were registered as Salahudeen.
- • About 129 living people in the UK are estimated to have Salahudeen as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2263
2024
Births in 2024
10
Latest year
Peak year
2020
12 births
Estimated living
129
2026
Meaning
What does Salahudeen mean?
The name Salahudeen has its origins in the Arabic language and is derived from the combination of two words, "salah" meaning righteousness or faith, and "uddin" meaning religion or creed. It is a name deeply rooted in Islamic culture and tradition.
The name Salahudeen gained significant historical prominence during the 12th century, particularly through the life and achievements of Salahudeen Ayyubi, also known as Saladin. He was a renowned Kurdish Muslim Sultan who played a pivotal role in the Crusades and was celebrated for his military prowess, chivalry, and leadership.
Salahudeen Ayyubi, born in 1137 in Tikrit, modern-day Iraq, is one of the most famous bearers of this name. He is revered for his successful campaigns against the Crusaders, including the reconquest of Jerusalem in 1187. His commitment to his faith and his just and merciful treatment of his enemies have become legendary.
Another notable figure who bore the name Salahudeen was Salahudeen al-Ayyubi, a 13th-century Kurdish ruler who governed parts of northern Mesopotamia and Syria. He was a member of the Ayyubid dynasty, which was founded by Salahudeen Ayyubi.
In the 14th century, Salahudeen Albusiri, an Egyptian poet and Sufi mystic, was renowned for his devotional poetry and his famous poem, "al-Burdah," which is still widely recited and celebrated in the Islamic world.
The name Salahudeen also appears in various Islamic texts and historical records, reflecting its significance and association with virtues such as righteousness, faith, and devotion to one's religion.
Other notable figures who carried the name Salahudeen include Salahudeen Al-Ayubi, a 12th-century Kurdish military leader and the founder of the Ayyubid dynasty, and Salahudeen Sanusi, a 19th-century Algerian religious scholar and leader of the Sanusiyya movement, which sought to revive Islamic teachings and practices.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Salahudeen over time
The chart below shows babies named Salahudeen registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Salahudeen, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 10 births in 2024, compared with 12 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Salahudeen by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Salahudeen was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #2472 | 45 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2929 | 71 | 10 |
| 2000s | #3198 | 14 | 3 |
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FAQ
Salahudeen: questions and answers
How popular is the name Salahudeen in the UK right now?
In 2024, Salahudeen was ranked #2263 for boys in England and Wales, with 10 births registered.
When was Salahudeen most popular?
The peak year on record was 2020, with 12 babies registered as Salahudeen in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Salahudeen?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "righteousness of the faith".
How many people are called Salahudeen in the UK?
A total of 130 babies have been registered as Salahudeen across the 18 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.