Wali

Wali is a boy's name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 36 boys in the United States.

Wali at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Wali

Wali belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Wali first appears in Social Security records in 1951. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1477 in 1975, and in 2024 36 babies received the name — 1,192 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Wali in US records

First recorded (US)
1951
Best US rank
#1477 in 1975
Peak year
2016
Babies named Wali in 2024
36
Total since 1880
1,192

Wali in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#844 in 2022
Babies named Wali in 2025
27
Total since 1996
295

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Wali mean?

The meaning of Wali is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Arabic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Wali a boy or girl name?

Wali is a boy name. In 2024, 36 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Wali?

Wali comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Wali?

Wali first appears in US records in 1951. Its best-ever ranking was #1477 in 1975, and 36 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.