Walid

♂ Boy

Pronounced wah-LEED /wɑˈlid/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic walid, 'a newborn, a new child; a young one'Medium

In 30 seconds: A newborn: Walid is Arabic for 'a newborn, a new child'. Warm, classic, and strong (Caliph al-Walid).

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Origin HighArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic walid, 'a newborn, a new child; a young one'

U.S. rank (2025)#5382 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,000

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Walid comes from Arabic walid, 'a newborn, a new child; a young one'. A warm, classic name across the Arab world (Caliph al-Walid I, a great Umayyad builder).

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, a-newborn at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Walid means 'a newborn, a new child' in Arabic — borne by the Umayyad caliph al-Walid, who built the Great Mosque of Damascus; a warm, classic name.

Overall data confidence 80%

Arabic references — Walid — etymology

Variations

WaleedWaleed

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Walid mean?

Walid is Arabic for 'a newborn, a new child; a young one'.

How do you pronounce Walid?

It's said wah-LEED /wɑˈlid/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Walid a boy or girl name?

Walid is a boy's name.

How popular is Walid?

Walid is a rare name in the U.S.