Walim was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Wüstewaltersdorf.
The place is now called Walim and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wüstewaltersdorf | German Empire | Waldenburg (Schles.) | 1939 |
| Walim | Under Polish administration | Wałbrzych m. | 1945 |
| Walim | Poland | Wałbrzych | 1992 |