Guardian, protector, or friend
Derived from the Arabic root w-l-y, the name refers to someone who is a protector, helper, or close friend. In Islamic tradition, it is often associated with spiritual authority and is one of the 99 names of Allah (Al-Wali).
About 56 boys were named Wali in 2025.
Pashtun nationalist leader and president of National Awami Party
Former NFL running back
Classical Urdu poet known as the father of the Urdu Ghazal
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
