Wali
Wali is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Guardian, protector, master, or spiritual friend.
Origin and history
Wali is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'guardian', 'protector', or 'friend of God'. It holds significant theological and cultural weight in Islamic traditions, where Al-Wali is one of the 99 names of Allah. In the United States, it remains a rare but steadily used name.
Popularity in the United States
1,248 babies in the United States have been named Wali since 1880. It ranks #3450 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1662.
States where it is most popular
- NY (28.8 %)
- NJ (26.7 %)
- TX (18.2 %)
- CA (12.7 %)
- VA (10.3 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 33 |
| 1970-1980 | 172 |
| 1980-1990 | 147 |
| 1990-2000 | 116 |
| 2000-2010 | 160 |
| 2010-2019 | 350 |
| 2020-2029 | 265 |
Famous people named Wali
- Wali Razaqi: Actor, Producer
Fun facts
- In Islamic tradition, 'Al-Wali' is one of the 99 attributes of God, translating to 'The Protecting Associate'.
- Historically, 'Wali' was an administrative title used in the Ottoman Empire and Arab world to denote a provincial governor.