Bilal

Bilal is a boy's name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 175 boys in the United States.

Bilal at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Bilal

Bilal belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Bilal first appears in Social Security records in 1964. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #954 in 2002, and in 2024 175 babies received the name — 5,690 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Bilal in US records

First recorded (US)
1964
Best US rank
#954 in 2002
Peak year
2018
Babies named Bilal in 2024
175
Total since 1880
5,690

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Bilal mean?

The meaning of Bilal is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Arabic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Bilal a boy or girl name?

Bilal is a boy name. In 2024, 175 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Bilal?

Bilal comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Bilal?

Bilal first appears in US records in 1964. Its best-ever ranking was #954 in 2002, and 175 babies were given the name in 2024.

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