Wały was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Wallen.
The place is now called Wały and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallen | German Empire | Allenstein | 1939 |
| Wały | Under Polish administration | Olsztyn | 1945 |
| Wały | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |