What origin is the name Walid?

Walid comes from african naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Walid a popular name?

Walid is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Walid?

Names from the same african tradition pair naturally with Walid — for example Amara, Zuri, Imani. You can browse more on our african names page.

Walid

Q: Is Walid a rare name?

Yes. Walid does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Walid

Walid

Boy

african

2 syllables

Walid is an african boy's name meaning "A common Arabic and African name that translates to newborn or newborn child, symbolizing a fresh beginning.".

With african roots, Walid is a boy name that means "A common Arabic and African name that translates to newborn or newborn child, symbolizing a fresh beginning.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: african
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A common Arabic and African name that translates to newborn or newborn child, symbolizing a fresh beginning.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Walid

Very rare in US records

What does Walid mean?

Walid is a boy name of african origin meaning "A common Arabic and African name that translates to newborn or newborn child, symbolizing a fresh beginning.".

Is Walid a rare name?

Yes. Walid does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Walid

Amara Zuri Imani Nia Nala Ayana

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