Walid Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Walid means 'newborn' or 'child' in Arabic.
Meaning of the Name Walid
Walid is an Arabic name that means 'newborn' or 'child'. It is derived from the Arabic word 'waled' which means 'to give birth'. The name is often given to boys as a symbol of new life and hope. Walid has a strong religious significance in Islam, as it is one of the names of the Prophet Muhammad's father. It is a popular name in the Middle East and among Muslim communities around the world.
Popularity of the Name Walid
The popularity for the name Walid peaked in popularity in the year 2017 with 38 births, which ranked number 6,978 out of 30,076 unique names for that year. Walid had the most male births in 2017 with 38, which ranked number 3,064 out of 14,245 male names. The number of births for the name Walid has declined sharply over the last ten years from 30 births to 20 births, a decline of -33.33%. Among males, Walid has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 30 births to 20 births, a decline of -33.33%.
Nationwide Popularity of Walid
- 20 Year Trend of Walid: -28.57%
- 10 Year Trend of Walid: -33.33%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Walid: -33.33%
Popularity of Walid by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Walid. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Walid in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Walid is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Walid
- Total Births of Walid: 19 (-3.97%)
- Male Births of Walid: 19 (-3.97%)
Given the downward trend of Walid over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -3.97% decrease in total births, for a total of 19 births in 2024. Male births for Walid have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 19 male births in 2024, a decrease of -3.97%.