Worldwide, الوالى (الوالى 
) is a rare boy's given name. The forename الوالى is habitual in Northern Africa, particularly Sudan, where it is a rare masculine name, and Egypt, where it is a very rare male name. More frequently, الوالى is the last name as well as the forename.
| VARIANT | COUNTRY |
|---|---|
| الوالى | Libya, Egypt, Yemen, Sudan, Saudi Arabia |