Saladin
Pronunciation: [ s-AL-uhd-ihn ]
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Saladin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1960.
Over 174 babies have been named Saladin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Saladin is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,500 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,500
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Saladin
Saladin is a boy name .
Saladin is currently ranked #29,500 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Saladin include Sal, Sala, Salay, Salaie, Din, Diny, Dinie, Say, Saie, and Salkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Saladin include Salaar, Salah, Salar . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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