Hilal
Hilal first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2022, when 12 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Hilal popular?
Rising Hilal has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 48 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 12 | |
| 2000s | 15 | |
| 1990s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Hilal mean?
Hilal is the Arabic word for the new crescent moon that marks the start of a lunar month. Used for both genders (predominantly feminine in Turkey). A literal moon name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hilal mean?
Hilal means Crescent moon. Hilal is the Arabic word for the new crescent moon that marks the start of a lunar month. Used for both genders (predominantly feminine in Turkey). A literal moon name.
What is the origin of the name Hilal?
Hilal is of arabic origin.
How do you pronounce Hilal?
Hilal is pronounced “hee-LAHL.”
Is Hilal a boy or a girl name?
Hilal is most commonly used as a unisex name.
Is Hilal a popular name right now?
Hilal has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Hilal?
In 2025, Hilal ranked #11166 · U.S. boys and #15775 · U.S. girls in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Hilal most popular?
Hilal was most popular in 2022, when about 12 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Hilal?
Names similar to Hilal include Amal, Atiyah, Qamar, Vega, Zayn.
What names go well with Hilal?
arabic names that pair well with Hilal include Adam, Layla, Aaliyah, Malik, Amir.