Salix

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Pronounced SAY-liks /ˈseɪ.lɪks/Medium

Meaning: Salix is the Latin word (and botanical genus name) for 'willow.' As a first name it is a rare, nature-rooted coinage drawing on that gentle, riverside tree.Medium

In 30 seconds: A tree of a name: Salix is Latin for 'willow' (said 'SAY-liks'), the botanical name for that gentle riverside tree. Fresh and nature-rooted.

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MeaningSalix is the Latin word (and botanical genus name) for 'willow.' As a first name it is a rare, nature-rooted coinage drawing on that gentle, riverside tree.

U.S. rank (2025)#10490 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 49

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Salix is the Latin word and scientific genus name for 'willow.' As a given name it is a modern, nature-rooted pick with a crisp, botanical feel — kin in spirit to names like Linden or Rowan (said 'SAY-liks').

It appears only very rarely in U.S. records and reads as a fresh botanical choice. Rare, botanical, and crisp.

Did you know? Salix is the botanical genus for willows — so this name literally means 'willow' in Latin, a supple, riverside tree prized for its grace and its bark's healing use (said 'SAY-liks').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Salix — Latin 'willow'; botanical genus name

Variations

SalyxSallixSalic

Nicknames

SalLix

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Salix mean?

Salix is the Latin word and botanical genus name for 'willow.'

How do you pronounce Salix?

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

Is Salix a boy or girl name?

Here Salix is used as a boy's name, though as a nature name it can suit any child.

How popular is Salix?

Salix is a very rare name in the U.S., seen most among nature-name lovers.