Abdulmalik vs Walid

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Walid

Boy #4,802 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"newborn child, newly born"

Origin: Arabic root w-l-d

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim North African Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,802
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Wali

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Abdulmalik Rank #4,962
Walid Rank #4,802

Walid is more popular, ranked #4802 vs #4962 for Abdulmalik.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abdulmalik ___

  • Abdulmalik Ahmad
  • Abdulmalik Hassan
  • Abdulmalik Ibrahim
  • Abdulmalik Yusuf
  • Abdulmalik Omar
  • Abdulmalik Ali

Walid ___

  • Walid Hassan
  • Walid Ibrahim
  • Walid Omar
  • Walid Ahmad
  • Walid Kareem
  • Walid Tariq

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abdulmalik

Fatima Zainab Omar Ibrahim Aisha

If you choose Walid

Khalid Yasmin Layla Omar Fatima

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abdulmalik or Walid more popular?

Walid is more popular, ranked #4802 compared to Abdulmalik at #4962 in the United States.

What do Abdulmalik and Walid mean?

Abdulmalik means "worshiper of the Sovereign" (Arabic origin). Walid means "newborn child, newly born" (Arabic root w-l-d origin).

Are Abdulmalik and Walid boy or girl names?

Abdulmalik is primarily a boy name. Walid is primarily a boy name.

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