Boy nameCurrently #3,314 in the USFalling
Wali
2 syllablesPeak year: 20164 lettersStarts with W
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Wali'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.
Wali's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Wali |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1965 | 9 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1972 | 11 |
| 1973 | 12 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 37 |
| 1976 | 36 |
| 1977 | 25 |
| 1978 | 27 |
| 1979 | 18 |
| 1980 | 17 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 19 |
| 1983 | 17 |
| 1984 | 16 |
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1987 | 17 |
| 1988 | 16 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 18 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2006 | 23 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2008 | 20 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2015 | 39 |
| 2016 | 65 |
| 2017 | 55 |
| 2018 | 49 |
| 2019 | 51 |
| 2020 | 52 |
| 2021 | 39 |
| 2022 | 45 |
| 2023 | 37 |
| 2024 | 36 |
Wali through the decades
- Wali peaked in 2016, when 65 babies were named Wali in the US.
- The 2020s were Wali's strongest decade, averaging 42 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Wali has risen 160% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Wali currently ranks #3,314 in the US and is cooling off.