The nameOualid

Oualid is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning "newborn". It has been given in France for several decades.

Meaning

Oualid comes from the Arabic walid, "newborn, child".

Origin

Arabic. It is also spelled Walid.

History

The name has been given in France for several decades.

Popularity of the name Oualid

Oualid in France

1985peak year (85 births)
1,855babies named Oualid in France since 1900
04385 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Oualid was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 725 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Oualid. Its rise began around 1973, and it peaked in 1985. Half of all babies named Oualid in France were born before 1989, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Oualid mean?

Oualid comes from the Arabic walid, "newborn, child".

What is the origin of the name Oualid?

Arabic. It is also spelled Walid.

Is Oualid a girl's or a boy's name?

Oualid is a boy's name.