Bilal
Bilal is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Moisture, refreshment, or water.
Origin and history
Bilal is a classic Arabic masculine name meaning 'moisture', 'refreshment', or 'water'. It holds significant historical weight as the name of Bilal ibn Rabah, a close companion of the Prophet Muhammad and the first muezzin in Islam. In the United States, the name maintains steady usage as a timeless traditional name among Muslim families.
Popularity in the United States
5,858 babies in the United States have been named Bilal since 1880. It ranks #1581 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1089.
States where it is most popular
- NY (18.1 %)
- CA (14.1 %)
- IL (10 %)
- NJ (9.2 %)
- TX (8.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 18 |
| 1970-1980 | 236 |
| 1980-1990 | 553 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,071 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,419 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,580 |
| 2020-2029 | 981 |
Famous people named Bilal
- Bilal Oliver: Singer, Songwriter
- Bilal Coulibaly: Basketball Player
- Bilal Hassani: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- Bilal ibn Rabah was chosen for his exceptionally beautiful voice to perform the first call to prayer in Islam.
- Due to its prominent historical background, Bilal is widely used across North Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and Western diaspora communities.