Wael
Meaningseeking refuge · Arabic
- US rank
- #6,446
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #3,400 in 1978
13 babies were named Wael in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,293 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1977–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Wael you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 131,579 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Wael, 13 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Wael would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWael first shows up in US birth records in 1977, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 48 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1978, when it reached #3,400.
- TrendWael has climbed 2,293 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,446. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Arabic, Wael means “seeking refuge”. Our records link it to Arabic and English roots.
About the name Wael
Wael is a boy name of Arabic and English origin meaning “seeking refuge”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with W and ending in “-ael”. US birth records list Wael for boys from 1977 to 2025, in 46 of those 49 years. Its best year was 1978, when it ranked #3,400 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,446, with 13 babies.
Origin:Arabic namesEnglish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.0 | 198,675 boys |
| 1980s | 2.7 | 369,004 boys |
| 1990s | 4.7 | 213,220 boys |
| 2000s | 5.5 | 182,815 boys |
| 2010s | 8.2 | 122,399 boys |
| 2020s | 8.8 | 112,994 boys |
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Jasper · treasurer
- Boy name: Malcolm · devotee of Saint Columba
- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Boy name: Ibrahim · father of many
Questions about the name Wael
What does the name Wael mean?
Wael means “seeking refuge” in Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Wael?
Wael has Arabic, English roots in our records. Other Arabic names include Caleb, Silas, Aaron.
Is Wael a boy or girl name?
Wael is a boy name.
How popular is the name Wael?
Wael ranked #6,446 for US boys in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 1978 (#3,400).