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Salish

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Pronounced SAY-lish /ˈseɪ.lɪʃ/Medium

Meaning: Salish is the name of a group of Indigenous peoples and their languages in the Pacific Northwest (the Coast Salish and Interior Salish). We state honestly and respectfully that it is a people-and-language name, not a traditional personal name.Low

In 30 seconds: A people-and-language name: Salish names Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest (said 'SAY-lish'). Not a traditional personal name — we state that respectfully.

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Origin LowIndigenous North American

MeaningSalish is the name of a group of Indigenous peoples and their languages in the Pacific Northwest (the Coast Salish and Interior Salish). We state honestly and respectfully that it is a people-and-language name, not a traditional personal name.

U.S. rank (2024)#17195

2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Salish refers to Indigenous peoples and languages of the Pacific Northwest, not a traditional given name. As a modern first name it is very rare; we state its meaning honestly and respectfully (said 'SAY-lish').

It appears only very rarely as a personal name in the U.S. Rare, place-and-people rooted, and respectfully noted.

Did you know? Salish names a group of Indigenous peoples and languages of the Pacific Northwest — the Coast and Interior Salish. We state honestly and respectfully that it is a people-and-language name rather than a traditional personal name (said 'SAY-lish').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Salish — Indigenous peoples/languages of the Pacific Northwest; people-name, not a traditional given name

Variations

SalishaSalisheSailish

Nicknames

SalLish

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Salish mean?

Salish is the name of a group of Indigenous peoples and languages of the Pacific Northwest. It is a people-and-language name, not a traditional personal name, which we state respectfully.

How do you pronounce Salish?

It's said SAY-lish /ˈseɪ.lɪʃ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Salish a boy or girl name?

Salish is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Salish?

Salish is an extremely rare name in the U.S.