Gender: Male
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Protector, Governor, Lord, Friend of God, Guardian, Ruler
Pronunciation: W AA L IY
Popularity Rank: #6,175
The name Wali is of Arabic origin and means Protector, Governor, Lord, Friend of God, Guardian, Ruler. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Wali is commonly found in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, and 74 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: W AA L IY
W: Pronounce as in "we" (W IY)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Wali is recorded 9,217 times globally, ranking it as the 6,175th most common name worldwide.
Wali is most prevalent in Saudi Arabia, with 3,393 occurrences, making it the 968th most popular name in the country.
In Afghanistan, the name Wali is found among 1 in every 323 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | #968 | 1 : 852 |
| United Arab Emirates | #657 | 1 : 836 |
| Afghanistan | #171 | 1 : 323 |
| Algeria | #3,254 | 1 : 4,069 |
| Oman | #1,907 | 1 : 2,171 |
| United States of America | #7,513 | 1 : 6,133 |
| France | #5,044 | 1 : 5,279 |
| Morocco | #4,219 | 1 : 4,369 |
| Malaysia | #5,016 | 1 : 8,507 |
| Nigeria | #3,718 | 1 : 5,419 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Wali from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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