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Rayyan vs Bilal

Which is more popular?
Rayyan and Bilal are given to a similar number of US babies today.
RayyanBilal
Meaning luxuriant, well-watered moisture, freshness
Origin arabic arabic
Gender Boy Boy
Pronunciation RY-yaan bi-LAAL
Syllables 2 2
First appeared00
Peak year2025 (224)2018 (195)
In 202500
TrendSteadySteady
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Rayyan Bilal
198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

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

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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Rayyan or Bilal more popular?

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

What is the difference between Rayyan and Bilal?

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

Which name is older, Rayyan or Bilal?

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