The nameBilal
Bilal is the name of the first muezzin of Islam. It is common in Britain and Pakistan.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Bilal comes from the Arabic for "moisture, freshness".
Origin
Arabic.
History
Bilal ibn Rabah, a freed slave and companion of the Prophet, was the first to call the faithful to prayer. In England and Wales Bilal reached 197th in 1999.
Famous people named Bilal
- Bilal ibn Rabah
- Bilal Hassani, singer
Popularity of the name Bilal
Bilal in the United States
Bilal was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 1,580 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Bilal. Its rise began around 1975, and it peaked in 2018. Half of all babies named Bilal in the United States were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 163 births a year.
Bilal in the United Kingdom
Bilal was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 1,711 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Bilal. Half of all babies named Bilal in the United Kingdom were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 92 births a year on average, against 127 in the five years before.
Bilal in France
Bilal in Belgium
Bilal in Austria
Bilal in Norway
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Bilal
Names from the same generation as Bilal, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bilal mean?
Bilal comes from the Arabic for "moisture, freshness".
What is the origin of the name Bilal?
Arabic.
Is Bilal a girl's or a boy's name?
Bilal is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Bilal?
In 2024, Bilal was the 1183rd most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 175 births.
What are the variants of the name Bilal?
Variants and related names of Bilal include Bilel.
What are good sibling names for Bilal?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Farah, Sana, Nour and Jamila for a sister, Sami, Ahmed, Mohammad and Hassan for a brother.
Who are famous people named Bilal?
Bilal ibn Rabah; Bilal Hassani, singer.