Bilal
How to say it: bih-LAHL · /bɪˈlɑːl/
Arabic meaning 'moisture of water'; also the name of an early companion of the Prophet Muhammad.
Bilal was the 1,068th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 167 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 10% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,053 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,068 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 167 |
| Share of births | 1 in 19,852 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +10% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,053 |
| In France, 2025 | #192 among boys’ names, 235 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Rising only in recent decades, Bilal found its strongest moment in the 2020s. It holds at its peak today, with more growth likely ahead.
What goes with it
Gentle liquids and crisp edges give Bilal a smooth sound that travels well. Yusuf shares its style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Bilal is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Arabic, English, French, Turkish.
In France: #192 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #409.
Famous people named Bilal
- Bilal ibn Ribah (581–641)Companion of Muhammad and first Islamic mu'azzin
- Bilal El Khannouss (born 2004)Moroccan association football player
- Bilal Philips (born 1947)Canadian Muslim scholar and Salafist
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