The nameBilel
Bilel is a boy's name of Arabic origin, the North African spelling of Bilal. It has been given steadily in France since the 1990s.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Bilel comes from Bilal, whose meaning is debated, the name of the first muezzin of Islam.
Origin
Arabic. Bilal ibn Rabah was one of the first companions of the Prophet Muhammad.
History
The name spread in France in the 1990s and 2000s.
Popularity of the name Bilel
Bilel in France
Bilel was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 2,425 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Bilel. Its rise began around 1983, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Bilel in France were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 97 births a year on average, against 188 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Bilel in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bilel mean?
Bilel comes from Bilal, whose meaning is debated, the name of the first muezzin of Islam.
What is the origin of the name Bilel?
Arabic. Bilal ibn Rabah was one of the first companions of the Prophet Muhammad.
Is Bilel a girl's or a boy's name?
Bilel is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Bilel?
Variants and related names of Bilel include Bilal.