UK boy's name
Salahudin
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "righteousness of religion".
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.
Salahudin is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Salahudin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 6 births.
This profile covers 62 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 2003 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 62 living people in the UK are called Salahudin. 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
- • Salahudin ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2020, when 6 boys were registered as Salahudin.
- • About 62 living people in the UK are estimated to have Salahudin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2020
6 births
Estimated living
62
2026
Meaning
What does Salahudin mean?
The name Salahudin is an Arabic name that has its origins in the 12th century during the time of the Crusades. It is derived from the Arabic words "salah" meaning "righteousness" and "al-din" meaning "the faith" or "the religion." The name is closely associated with the Muslim Kurdish leader Salah ad-Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub, known in the West as Saladin.
Saladin was the first Sultan of Egypt and Syria and the founder of the Ayyubid dynasty. He is best known for his successful campaign against the Crusaders, leading to the recapture of Jerusalem in 1187. Saladin is regarded as a chivalrous and merciful leader who gained the respect of his enemies. His name has become synonymous with honor, bravery, and military strategy.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Salahudin can be found in the writings of medieval Islamic historians such as Baha ad-Din ibn Shaddad, who wrote a biography of Saladin titled "The Rare and Excellent History of Saladin."
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Salahudin. Here are five examples:
1. Salahuddin Ayyubi (1137-1193) - The famous Sultan of Egypt and Syria, also known as Saladin, who fought against the Crusaders and recaptured Jerusalem.
2. Salahuddin Al-Ayyubi (1446-1516) - A Kurdish military leader and the founder of the Al-Ayyubi dynasty in Persia.
3. Salahuddin Pasha (1835-1915) - An Ottoman statesman and military officer who served as the Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire.
4. Salahuddin Ayubi (1856-1926) - An Indian Muslim scholar and politician who played a significant role in the Khilafat Movement.
5. Salahuddin Quader Chowdhury (1936-2015) - A Bangladeshi politician and former minister who was executed for war crimes committed during the 1971 Liberation War of Bangladesh.
The name Salahudin has been a popular choice among Muslims, particularly in the Arab world and South Asia, due to its historical significance and association with the revered Sultan Saladin. It continues to be used as a symbol of honor, courage, and adherence to faith.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Salahudin over time
The chart below shows babies named Salahudin registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 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 Salahudin, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Salahudin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Salahudin 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 | #4005 | 22 | 5 |
| 2010s | #4163 | 23 | 6 |
| 2000s | #3816 | 17 | 5 |
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FAQ
Salahudin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Salahudin in the UK right now?
In 2024, Salahudin was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Salahudin most popular?
The peak year on record was 2020, with 6 babies registered as Salahudin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Salahudin?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "righteousness of religion".
How many people are called Salahudin in the UK?
A total of 62 babies have been registered as Salahudin across the 16 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.