Ziyad vs Wali

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ziyad

Boy #3,244 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to add, to augment"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim North African Middle Eastern

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Boy #3,285 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"guardian, protector"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Islamic African South Asian

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Ziyad Rank #3,244

Wali Rank #3,285

Ziyad is more popular, ranked #3244 vs #3285 for Wali.

Is Ziyad or Wali more popular?

Ziyad is more popular, ranked #3244 compared to Wali at #3285 in the United States.

What do Ziyad and Wali mean?

Ziyad means "to add, to augment" (Arabic origin). Wali means "guardian, protector" (Arabic origin).

Are Ziyad and Wali boy or girl names?

Ziyad is primarily a boy name. Wali is primarily a boy name.