Bilal
Bilal first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2018, when 195 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Bilal popular?
Steady Bilal has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2018.
| 2020s | 981 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,580 | |
| 2000s | 1,419 | |
| 1990s | 1,071 | |
| 1980s | 553 | |
| 1970s | 236 | |
| 1960s | 18 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Bilal mean?
From the root b-l-l (ب-ل-ل, 'to moisten, to wet'), understood as 'moisture, wetting, freshness'. Famously borne by Bilal ibn Rabah, the Abyssinian companion of the Prophet and Islam's first muezzin.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bilal mean?
Bilal means moisture, freshness. From the root b-l-l (ب-ل-ل, 'to moisten, to wet'), understood as 'moisture, wetting, freshness'. Famously borne by Bilal ibn Rabah, the Abyssinian companion of the Prophet and Islam's first muezzin.
What is the origin of the name Bilal?
Bilal is of arabic origin.
How do you pronounce Bilal?
Bilal is pronounced “bi-LAAL.”
Is Bilal a boy or a girl name?
Bilal is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Bilal a popular name right now?
Bilal has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2018.
How popular is the name Bilal?
In 2025, Bilal ranked #1212 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Bilal most popular?
Bilal was most popular in 2018, when about 195 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Bilal?
Names similar to Bilal include Sami, Ismail, Rayyan, Sultan, Anas.
What names go well with Bilal?
arabic names that pair well with Bilal include Adam, Layla, Aaliyah, Malik, Amir.