UK boy's name
Waleed
A Muslim male name meaning "son", "offspring" or "heir".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Waleed is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Waleed popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1595, with 16 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 35 births.
This profile covers 628 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. 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.
The latest count is about 46% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 623 living people in the UK are called Waleed. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Waleed ranked #1595 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 16 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 35 boys were registered as Waleed.
- • About 623 living people in the UK are estimated to have Waleed as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1595
2024
Births in 2024
16
Latest year
Peak year
2011
35 births
Estimated living
623
2026
Meaning
What does Waleed mean?
The name Waleed finds its origins in the Arabic language and culture, dating back to the 7th century CE. It is derived from the Arabic root word "walada," meaning "to give birth" or "to beget." The name carries a connotation of newness, birth, and creation, reflecting its connection to the cycle of life.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Waleed can be found in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. In the Surah Al-Ahzab (Chapter 33, Verse 37), the name appears in reference to Waleed bin Utbah, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Waleed. One of the most renowned was Waleed ibn Abdul Malik (668-715 CE), an Umayyad caliph who reigned from 705 to 715 CE. He is remembered for his military conquests and the expansion of the Islamic empire during his rule.
Another prominent figure was Waleed ibn Yazid (668-744 CE), a member of the Umayyad dynasty and a renowned poet. His works, which often celebrated the pleasures of life and the beauty of nature, have been preserved and studied by scholars for centuries.
In the realm of science, Waleed ibn Rushd, also known as Averroes (1126-1198 CE), was a prominent Andalusian philosopher and polymath. His contributions to fields such as law, medicine, and philosophy had a significant impact on the intellectual traditions of both the Islamic world and Europe during the Middle Ages.
More recently, Waleed Al-Shehri (1973-2001) gained notoriety as one of the hijackers involved in the September 11th attacks in the United States. His actions, however, stand in stark contrast to the meaning and spirit of the name Waleed.
Throughout the centuries, the name Waleed has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, each leaving their mark on history in their own unique way. Its enduring presence reflects the rich cultural heritage and linguistic traditions of the Arabic-speaking world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Waleed over time
The chart below shows babies named Waleed registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Waleed, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 16 births in 2024, compared with 35 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Waleed by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Waleed 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #1401 | 92 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1156 | 239 | 10 |
| 2000s | #955 | 225 | 10 |
| 1990s | #871 | 72 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Waleed
- William 117,982
- Wilfred 5,302
- Will 3,185
- Warren 2,787
- Wyatt 2,604
- Wesley 2,513
- Woody 1,951
- Walter 1,918
- Wiktor 1,354
- Wayne 979
- Wilbur 975
- Wade 902
FAQ
Waleed: questions and answers
How popular is the name Waleed in the UK right now?
In 2024, Waleed was ranked #1595 for boys in England and Wales, with 16 births registered.
When was Waleed most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 35 babies registered as Waleed in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Waleed?
A Muslim male name meaning "son", "offspring" or "heir".
How many people are called Waleed in the UK?
A total of 628 babies have been registered as Waleed across the 29 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.