Wali

A boys’ name of Arabic origin, meaning protector, guardian, saint.

Babies a year
27
England and Wales, 2025
Rarity
Rare
among names in use
US popularity
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
#1093
27 babies

In 2025, 27 babies in England and Wales were named Wali. In the US, 55 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold.

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