Originating from Arabic, Walid is a masculine given name that translates to 'young' or 'newborn'. It's composed of two parts: 'Wahila', meaning 'to be young', and '-id', a suffix denoting an agent noun. The name Walid has been popularized in various cultures around the world, notably among Muslims due to its Islamic roots. It gained prominence through notable figures like Walid Ibn Yazzi, a prominent Islamic scholar, further contributing to its widespread usage.
"Over the past 54 years, Walid has shown a significant increase in popularity, with birth counts ranging from a low of 5 in the early 70s to a high of 38 in 2017. The name's peak was reached between 1997 and 2017, during which time it averaged around 27 births per year. Recently, its popularity has begun to decline slightly."