Declining since 2016, #5,208 for boys today.
Popularity of Walid since 1969
Babies named Walid per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 41 |
| 1980s | 117 |
| 1990s | 212 |
| 2000s | 250 |
| 2010s | 266 |
| 2020s | 109 |
Meaning & origin
Walid is an Arabic name meaning "newborn" that entered the U.S. baby name charts in 1969. Its popularity peaked in 2017, though it has been on a steady decline since 2016, reflecting a broader trend of decreasing usage among names of Arabic origin in the United States. In 2025, the name ranked 5,208th, with roughly 1 in 94,893 boys receiving it. While not among the top 1,000 names, Walid remains a meaningful choice for families seeking a name with deep roots in Islamic history and a straightforward, dignified sound.
Walid derives from the Arabic root w-l-d, meaning "to give birth" or "to beget." The name Walid (وليد) directly translates to "newborn" or "infant." It has been a common given name across the Arab world for centuries, borne by several early Islamic figures including the Umayyad caliphs al-Walid I and al-Walid II.
“Walid” around the world
Where Walid lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
90
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Wali
Variants: Waleed, Velid, Valid
Sibling names for Walid
Names that share Walid's style, for a brother or sister.
