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Bilal vs Rayyan

Which is more popular?
Bilal and Rayyan are given to a similar number of US babies today.
BilalRayyan
Meaning moisture, freshness luxuriant, well-watered
Origin arabic arabic
Gender Boy Boy
Pronunciation bi-LAAL RY-yaan
Syllables 2 2
First appeared00
Peak year2018 (195)2025 (224)
In 202500
TrendSteadySteady
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Bilal Rayyan
198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeBilalRayyan
2020s 981 931
2010s 1,580 1,601
2000s 1,419 660
1990s 1,071 29
1980s 553 0
1970s 236 0
1960s 18 0

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.

What does Rayyan mean?

From the triliteral root r-w-y (ر-و-ي, 'to be quenched with water, irrigated'), meaning 'luxuriant, well-watered, lush'. Ar-Rayyan is also the name of one of the gates of Paradise through which those who fasted are said to enter, which drives much of the name's popularity.

Frequently asked questions

Is Bilal or Rayyan more popular?

Bilal and Rayyan are given to a similar number of US babies today.

What is the difference between Bilal and Rayyan?

Bilal means moisture, freshness (arabic origin), while Rayyan means luxuriant, well-watered (arabic origin).

Which name is older, Bilal or Rayyan?

In US records, Bilal first appears in 0 and Rayyan in 0, so Bilal has the longer recorded history.