The nameWalid

Walid is an Arabic name for a newborn boy.

Meaning

Walid means "newborn" in Arabic.

Origin

Arabic.

History

In England and Wales Walid reached 948th place in 1999.

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Popularity of the name Walid

Walid in the United States

4700thmost popular boys' name in the United States in 2024
2017peak year (38 births)
982babies named Walid in the United States since 1880
01938 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Walid was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 266 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Walid. Its rise began around 1969, and it peaked in 2017. Half of all babies named Walid in the United States were born before 2004. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 18 births a year on average, against 28 in the five years before.

Walid in France

506thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2009peak year (480 births)
12,385babies named Walid in France since 1900
0240480 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Walid was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 4,335 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Walid. Its rise began around 1977, and it peaked in 2009. Half of all babies named Walid in France were born before 2004. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 109 births a year on average, against 190 in the five years before.

Walid in Belgium

557thmost popular boys' name in Belgium in 2025
2008peak year (77 births)
1,326babies named Walid in Belgium since 1995
03977 1995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

Sibling names for Walid

Names from the same generation as Walid, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Walid mean?

Walid means "newborn" in Arabic.

What is the origin of the name Walid?

Arabic.

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

Walid is a boy's name.

How popular is the name Walid?

In 2024, Walid was the 4700th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 21 births.

What are good sibling names for Walid?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Amel, Hajar, Zeinab and Israa for a sister, Rashid, Adil, Mehdi and Moussa for a brother.

Who are famous people named Walid?

Walid Regragui, football manager.