Waleed vs Ziyad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ziyad

Boy #3,244 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to add, to augment"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim North African Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,244
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Zi, Ziad

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Waleed Rank #3,340
Ziyad Rank #3,244

Ziyad is more popular, ranked #3244 vs #3340 for Waleed.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Waleed ___

  • Waleed Ahmad
  • Waleed Omar
  • Waleed Hassan
  • Waleed Tariq
  • Waleed Samir
  • Waleed Rashid

Ziyad ___

  • Ziyad Hassan
  • Ziyad Omar
  • Ziyad Khalil
  • Ziyad Nouri
  • Ziyad Samir
  • Ziyad Tariq

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Waleed

Khalid Hamza Omar Zaid Layla

If you choose Ziyad

Yasmine Layla Nadia Kareem Farid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Waleed or Ziyad more popular?

Ziyad is more popular, ranked #3244 compared to Waleed at #3340 in the United States.

What do Waleed and Ziyad mean?

Waleed means "child, son" (Arabic origin). Ziyad means "to add, to augment" (Arabic origin).

Are Waleed and Ziyad boy or girl names?

Waleed is primarily a boy name. Ziyad is primarily a boy name.

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