Ather vs Waled

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ather

Boy #32,808 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"trace, impression, mark left behind"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Pakistani Arab Muslim South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,808
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ath

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ather Rank #32,808
Waled Rank #32,824

Ather is more popular, ranked #32808 vs #32824 for Waled.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ather ___

  • Ather Ali
  • Ather Khan
  • Ather Raza
  • Ather Hussain
  • Ather Mahmood
  • Ather Rashid

Waled ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ather

Zara Amir Safia Ibrahim Fatima

If you choose Waled

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ather or Waled more popular?

Ather is more popular, ranked #32808 compared to Waled at #32824 in the United States.

What do Ather and Waled mean?

Ather means "trace, impression, mark left behind" (Arabic origin).

Are Ather and Waled boy or girl names?

Ather is primarily a boy name. Waled is primarily a boy name.

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