Waleed
Meaningnewborn · Arabic
Waleed is an Arabic boy name meaning “newborn”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- Hidden namesLook closely: Waleed has the name Lee hiding inside it.
- GenerationWaleed peaked in 1975, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Waleed you'd meet today is about 50 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Waleeds too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Waleed would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 43,860 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryWaleed first shows up in US birth records in 1964, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 61 years since.
US births per million boys, 1964–2025
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About the name Waleed
Waleed is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “newborn”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1970s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
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- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
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- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Waleed
What does the name Waleed mean?
Waleed means “newborn” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Walid (“newborn”).
What is the origin of the name Waleed?
Waleed is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Waleed a boy or girl name?
Waleed is a boy name. In 2025, 39 US boys were named Waleed.
How popular is the name Waleed?
Waleed ranked #3,089 for US boys in 2025, given to 39 babies. Its best year was 1975, when it reached #1,658. Over the last five years it has slipped 164 places.
What names are similar to Waleed?
If you like Waleed, you might also like Walid.
What should I know before naming my baby Waleed?
Waleed is an Arabic boy name meaning “newborn”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.