UK boy's name
Alwaleed
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "child of the ruler" or "son of prominence".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Alwaleed is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Alwaleed popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4023, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 4 births.
This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2010 to 2016. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Alwaleed is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Alwaleed. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Alwaleed ranked #4023 for boys in England and Wales in 2016, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 4 boys were registered as Alwaleed.
- • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Alwaleed as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4023
2016
Births in 2016
4
Latest year
Peak year
2016
4 births
Estimated living
10
2026
Meaning
What does Alwaleed mean?
The name Alwaleed is of Arabic origin, derived from the words "al" meaning "the" and "waleed" meaning "son" or "born one." It is a traditional Muslim name that has been in use for centuries, particularly in the Middle Eastern region.
The earliest known historical reference to the name Alwaleed can be traced back to the 7th century AD, during the time of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. One of Muhammad's companions was named Alwaleed ibn al-Waleed, who was a prominent figure in the early Islamic community.
In the 8th century, Alwaleed ibn Yazid was a notable Umayyad caliph who ruled from 705 to 715 AD. He is remembered for his lavish lifestyle and patronage of the arts and sciences.
Another significant figure with the name Alwaleed was Alwaleed ibn Talal, a Saudi Arabian businessman and investor who was born in 1955. He is considered one of the wealthiest individuals in the world and has a net worth estimated in the billions.
Alwaleed bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, born in 1955, is a member of the Saudi royal family and a prominent businessman. He is the founder and CEO of the Kingdom Holding Company and has investments in various industries, including real estate, finance, and technology.
Alwaleed Fareed Mufti, born in 1929, was a renowned Pakistani jurist and Islamic scholar. He served as the Chief Justice of Pakistan from 1975 to 1981 and played a significant role in the Islamization of Pakistan's legal system.
Alwaleed Saleh Al-Dali, born in 1966, is a Saudi Arabian entrepreneur and investor. He is the founder and chairman of Al-Dali Group, a diversified conglomerate with interests in various sectors, including real estate, hospitality, and healthcare.
The name Alwaleed has maintained its popularity over the centuries, particularly in the Arab world, and continues to be a significant name in both religious and cultural contexts.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Alwaleed over time
The chart below shows babies named Alwaleed registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Alwaleed, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2016, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alwaleed by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Alwaleed was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4444 | 10 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Alwaleed
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Alwaleed: questions and answers
How popular is the name Alwaleed in the UK right now?
In 2016, Alwaleed was ranked #4023 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Alwaleed most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 4 babies registered as Alwaleed in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Alwaleed?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "child of the ruler" or "son of prominence".
How many people are called Alwaleed in the UK?
A total of 10 babies have been registered as Alwaleed across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.