To come home
A diminutive of various Yoruba names such as Adewale or Olawale, it translates to 'to come home'. In West African culture, the name often signifies that a child has returned or arrived to bring joy to the household.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Wale in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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