Worldwide, Saliyu (Saliyu 
) is quite a rare dominantly male, but uncommonly female first name. The forename Saliyu is characteristic of Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly Nigeria, where it is quite a rare mostly male, but seldom feminine name. Likewise, Saliyu is the last name as well as the forename.
| VARIANT | COUNTRY |
|---|---|
| Saliyu | Indonesia, Nigeria |