Newborn child
Derived from the Arabic root 'walada', meaning to give birth. It traditionally signifies a newborn or a son, often used to celebrate the arrival of a new child into a family. It is a name with deep historical roots in the Islamic world, famously borne by several early caliphs.
About 18 boys were named Walid in 2025.
Umayyad Caliph who ruled from 705 to 715 AD
Prominent Lebanese political leader
Palestinian-American author and commentator
Former Syrian Foreign Minister
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
