Bilal
Bilal: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Bilal
- A male given name from Arabic.
Etymology
From Arabic بِلَال (bilāl), specially Bilāl ibn Rabāḥ.
How popular is Bilal?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 5,858 boys in the U.S. have been named Bilal (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #16490 in 2004. Its highest rank for boys was #954 in 2002. In 2025, 167 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Bilal
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Sibling name ideas for Bilal
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Bilal FAQ
What does the name Bilal mean?
A male given name from Arabic. From Arabic بِلَال (bilāl), specially Bilāl ibn Rabāḥ.
What is the origin of the name Bilal?
Bilal is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Bilal?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 5,858 boys in the U.S. have been named Bilal (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #16490 in 2004. Its highest rank for boys was #954 in 2002. In 2025, 167 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Bilal a boy or girl name?
Bilal is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 5 girls and 5,858 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.