Salil
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Salil first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 83 babies have been named Salil in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Salil is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,044 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,044
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"Encircled; a place of refuge"
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Latin terra origin
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Old Norse origin
"shield wolf"
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Old High German origin
"love, loving memory"
#28,120 in US
Hebrew Sharon origin
"a plain, a flat fertile area"
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Latin origin
"horn (strength)"
#27,943 in US
Arabic Ali origin
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#28,042 in US
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About the Name Salil
Salil is a boy name .
Salil is currently ranked #28,044 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Salil include Sal, Say, Saie, and Salkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Salil include Salim, Salih . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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