Boy nameCurrently #5,036 in the USFalling
Wael
1 syllablePeak year: 20224 lettersStarts with W
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Wael's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Wael's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Wael |
|---|---|
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1978 | 11 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 23 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 20 |
Wael through the decades
- Wael peaked in 2022, when 23 babies were named Wael in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Wael has risen 60% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Wael currently ranks #5,036 in the US and is cooling off.