Wali

Boy name

Wali has been given to 1,248 babies in the U.S. since 1951. It peaked in 2016.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,248

Peak year

2016 (65 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1951

10-year trend

▲ +44%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Wali — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Aliunisex

44,888 babies since 1914

Kaligirl

33,438 babies since 1957

Caligirl

23,745 babies since 1959

Haligirl

4,649 babies since 1950

Waltboy

2,634 babies since 1893

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FAQ

How popular is the name Wali?

Wali has been given to 1,248 babies in the U.S. since 1951. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Wali peak?

Wali peaked in 2016, when 65 babies were given the name.

Is Wali a girl or boy name?

Wali is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Wali are boys).

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