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Alwaleed

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Pronounced al-wah-LEED /ˌæl.wɑːˈliːd/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Al-Walid, 'the newborn; the new son.' A classical Arabic name, borne by early caliphs and, in modern times, by Prince Alwaleed bin Talal.Low

In 30 seconds: A classic Arabic name: Alwaleed means 'the newborn son' (said 'al-wah-LEED'). Storied and strong.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Al-Walid, 'the newborn; the new son.' A classical Arabic name, borne by early caliphs and, in modern times, by Prince Alwaleed bin Talal.
U.S. rank (2023)#9799 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 82

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201420042023

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

Alwaleed comes from the Arabic Al-Walid, 'the newborn son,' a classical name carried by Umayyad caliphs and, in modern times, Prince Alwaleed. It reads storied and strong -- rare in the U.S. (said 'al-wah-LEED').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, classic, and storied.

Did you know? Alwaleed is Arabic for 'the newborn; the new son' (Al-Walid) -- a classical name borne by early caliphs and, today, by Prince Alwaleed bin Talal (said 'al-wah-LEED').
Overall data confidence 50%
References -- Alwaleed — Arabic Al-Walid; 'the newborn son'

Variations

Al-WalidAlwalidWaleed

Nicknames

WaleedAl

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alwaleed mean?

Alwaleed is Arabic for 'the newborn son' (Al-Walid) -- a classical name of caliphs and princes.

How do you pronounce Alwaleed?

It's said al-wah-LEED /ˌæl.wɑːˈliːd/ -- three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Alwaleed a boy or girl name?

Alwaleed is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Alwaleed?

Alwaleed is an extremely rare, newly emerging name in the U.S.

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