Waleed is an Arabic male given name that means "friend" or "ally". It is derived from the root word "w-l-d", which signifies friendship, alliance, or assistance. This name has been widely used among Muslim communities across various countries such as Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and others in the Middle East and North Africa region.
"The name Waleed experienced a significant increase in popularity between the years 1971 to 2004, with over 1300 births occurring during this period alone. However, there has been a steady decline in its usage since then, with less than 60 births per year from 2005 onwards."