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Bilal
OriginArabic
Meaning"moist"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · boys#1212
2025 SSA
US rank · girlsUnranked
Below 5 births
About Bilal
The name of a companion of the prophet Muhammad who became the first person to call Muslims to prayer. Bilal is well-used in the US.
Bilal is also given to girls.
Pronounced bih-LAHL.
As of October 2026, Bilal ranked #1212 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #954 in 2002.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,225 | 149 | 77.6 |
| 2015 | #1,217 | 151 | 78.8 |
| 2016 | #1,149 | 167 | 88 |
| 2017 | #1,132 | 168 | 90.8 |
| 2018 | #1,040 | 195 | 107.4 |
| 2019 | #1,239 | 152 | 84.7 |
| 2020 | #1,288 | 141 | 81.7 |
| 2021 | #1,253 | 152 | 86.9 |
| 2022 | #1,200 | 166 | 95.1 |
| 2023 | #1,159 | 179 | 104.6 |
| 2024 | #1,181 | 175 | 101.6 |
| 2025 | #1,212 | 167 | 97.8 |
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