The nameBillal

Billal is a form of Bilal, mostly given in France around 2000.

Meaning

Like Bilal, it comes from the Arabic for "freshness, moisture".

Origin

Arabic. Bilal ibn Rabah was the first muezzin of Islam.

History

First found in the late 1970s, Billal peaked in the early 2000s. It is less common today.

Popularity of the name Billal

Billal in France

5582ndmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2001peak year (125 births)
1,850babies named Billal in France since 1900
063125 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Billal was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 870 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Billal. Its rise began around 1982, and it peaked in 2001. Half of all babies named Billal in France were born before 2002.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Billal mean?

Like Bilal, it comes from the Arabic for "freshness, moisture".

What is the origin of the name Billal?

Arabic. Bilal ibn Rabah was the first muezzin of Islam.

Is Billal a girl's or a boy's name?

Billal is a boy's name.