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By Pamela Redmond · Sep 2026

Brilliant

OriginEnglish word name

Meaning" very bright and radiant; clever or talented"

GenderGirl

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About Brilliant

The name Brilliant peaked for girls at #14125 in 2019. Brilliant is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

2 syllables.

As of September 2026, Brilliant ranked #15340 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #14125 in 2019.

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