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Waleed

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Waleed Pronunciation

Waleed is pronounced wah-LEED /wɑˈlid/High

Meaning: Newborn child, new arrival; from the Arabic root w-l-d, 'to be born'High

In 30 seconds: A name that announces exactly what arrived: Waleed is Arabic for 'newborn' — every birth certificate's most honest entry. Caliphs and broadcasters have carried it since Islam's first centuries.

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Origin HighArabic

MeaningNewborn child, new arrival; from the Arabic root w-l-d, 'to be born'

U.S. rank (2024)#3378 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births35 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2000

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,870

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Waleed (Walid) comes from the Arabic root 'to be born' — 'the newborn' — a name of Umayyad caliphs, including the mosque-building al-Walid I, and of the Prophet's era commander Khalid ibn al-Walid's lineage. It remains standard across the Arab world.

Saudi investor Al-Waleed bin Talal and Australian broadcaster Waleed Aly keep it in modern headlines. American use is rare and steady in Muslim families — a birth announced in its own name.

Did you know? Caliph al-Walid I built Damascus's Umayyad Mosque — one of Islam's oldest and grandest — putting this 'newborn' name on a monument thirteen centuries old.

Overall data confidence 92%

Behind the Name — Walid — etymology

Variations

WalidWalīdOualid

Nicknames

Wally

Famous Bearers

★Waleed Aly (1978–present)
Australian broadcaster, academic, and Gold Logie-winning television host.

If you like Waleed…

Khalid— the companion classic from the same era of history

Tarik— a fellow two-syllable Arabic staple in the West

Hamza— the heroic early-Islamic favorite beside it

Saeed— a similarly popular pick

Khaled— echoes that soft -ed sound

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Waleed?

Waleed is pronounced wah-LEED (/wɑˈlid/). Press play above to hear Waleed said aloud.

How do you say Waleed?

Waleed is said wah-LEED (/wɑˈlid/). Press play above to hear Waleed said aloud.

What does the name Waleed mean?

Waleed is Arabic for 'newborn' or 'new arrival', from the root meaning 'to be born'.

Is Waleed a boy or girl name?

Waleed is a boy's name; Walida is a feminine counterpart.

How popular is Waleed?

Waleed is a rare name in the U.S. and standard across the Arab world.