Waleed
Waleed is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Newborn child or infant.
Origin and history
Waleed is a traditional masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'newborn' or 'newborn child'. It has a long historical presence in Arabic-speaking cultures and Islamic history. In the United States, it is a recognizable choice used moderately within Arabic-speaking and Muslim communities.
Popularity in the United States
1,910 babies in the United States have been named Waleed since 1880. It ranks #2938 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1711.
States where it is most popular
- NY (39.1 %)
- CA (28.6 %)
- IL (10.8 %)
- MI (8.9 %)
- TX (7.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 15 |
| 1970-1980 | 163 |
| 1980-1990 | 204 |
| 1990-2000 | 418 |
| 2000-2010 | 471 |
| 2010-2019 | 423 |
| 2020-2029 | 216 |
Famous people named Waleed
- Waleed Zuaiter: actor, producer
Fun facts
- Waleed was the name of several famous Umayyad caliphs in classical Islamic history.
- The name comes from the Arabic triconsonantal root w-l-d, which relates to birth and offspring.