Wali Boy

Popularity: #888 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationWAH-lee / ˈwɑːli

Arabic; Urdu

Meaning

Arabic: protector; Urdu: guardian

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Wali has roots in Arabic, where it signifies a protector or guardian. In Islamic culture, it is often associated with a person who has a close relationship with God. The name is also used in South Asian cultures, particularly in Urdu-speaking communities. It reflects a sense of responsibility and care.

Trend Summary

The name Wali has seen limited use in the United States, maintaining a low profile in terms of popularity.

Similar Names

KhalidNabilZakiYasirTariqHadiAmir

Variants

  • Waleed
  • Waliy

International Variants

  • Wali (Arabic)
  • Vali (Persian)

Famous people named Wali

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Fictional characters named Wali

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Sibling Suggestions

AliZainOmarSamirRami

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Wali was first seen in the United States in 1951. Wali has ranked as high as #1358 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in New York, Texas, California, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Wali has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Wali (2024)

StateBirthsShare
NY 9
53%
TX 8
47%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19515
19659
19666
19677
19686
19695
197211
197312
19746
197537
197636
197725
197827
197918
198017
198114
198219
198317
198416
198511
198614
198717
198816
19896
199012
199110
199218
19937
199410
199512
199611
199711
199816
19999
20009
200116
200216
200317
200413
200518
200623
200715
200820
200913
201015
201117
201217
201318
201424
201539
201665
201755
201849
201951
202052
202139
202245
202337
202436