UK girl's name
Salsabil
A feminine Arabic name referring to a spring or river of paradise.
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.
Salsabil is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Salsabil popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3695, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 7 births.
This profile covers 57 England and Wales registrations across 14 recorded years from 1996 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 86% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 57 living people in the UK are called Salsabil. 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
- • Salsabil ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 7 girls were registered as Salsabil.
- • About 57 living people in the UK are estimated to have Salsabil as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3695
2024
Births in 2024
6
Latest year
Peak year
2005
7 births
Estimated living
57
2026
Meaning
What does Salsabil mean?
The name Salsabil is of Arabic origin and is believed to have emerged during the medieval period in the Middle East. It is derived from the Arabic word "salsabeel," which refers to a heavenly spring or fountain mentioned in the Quran. The word "salsabeel" is a combination of two Arabic words: "salsal" meaning "to flow" and "beel" meaning "path" or "way." Together, they create the meaning of a flowing spring or a flowing path to salvation.
In Islamic tradition, Salsabil is the name of one of the rivers of Paradise. It is mentioned in the Quran, specifically in Surah Al-Insan (Chapter 76, Verse 18), which states: "And they will be given to drink a pure wine, sealed, whose seal is musk - for this let the competitors compete." The verse goes on to describe the wine as being mixed with Salsabil, the heavenly spring.
The name Salsabil is believed to have been used as a personal name by Muslims inspired by its religious significance and association with Paradise. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name dates back to the 12th century, when a renowned Islamic scholar and poet named Salsabil ibn Ruzzik lived in Andalusia (modern-day Spain).
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Salsabil:
1. Salsabil al-Khudari (1907-1997), a Palestinian educator and women's rights activist who played a significant role in establishing schools for girls in Palestine.
2. Salsabil Obeid (born 1958), a Syrian writer and journalist known for her novels and short stories exploring themes of identity, displacement, and women's experiences.
3. Salsabil Mahmoud (born 1986), an Egyptian weightlifter who won a gold medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
4. Salsabil Al-Bulushi (born 1993), an Omani swimmer and the first female swimmer from Oman to compete in the Olympic Games, participating in the 2012 London Olympics.
5. Salsabil Massoud (born 1986), a Syrian actress and director who has starred in several popular television series and films in the Middle East.
The name Salsabil continues to be popular among Arabic-speaking communities, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa, where it is often chosen for its religious and cultural significance, as well as its beautiful meaning and association with Paradise.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Salsabil over time
The chart below shows babies named Salsabil registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Salsabil, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Salsabil by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Salsabil 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 | #4288 | 14 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4654 | 13 | 3 |
| 2000s | #4087 | 24 | 6 |
| 1990s | #3848 | 6 | 2 |
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FAQ
Salsabil: questions and answers
How popular is the name Salsabil in the UK right now?
In 2024, Salsabil was ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Salsabil most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 7 babies registered as Salsabil in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Salsabil?
A feminine Arabic name referring to a spring or river of paradise.
How many people are called Salsabil in the UK?
A total of 57 babies have been registered as Salsabil across the 14 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.