Bilal
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Beloved, ruby
Origin: Sanskrit
Popularity: Ranked #1212 in 2025 with 167 babies born.
History: Bilal surged in the 2010s-2020s as an important Islamic name. Bilal ibn Rabah was the first muezzin in Islam — his story of liberation from slavery resonates deeply in Black Muslim American communities.
Similar names: bilaal, belal, bilan, bilol, blaklee, blakley, bia, bill
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Bilal? About 1 in 19,931 babies born in 2025 were named Bilal, or roughly 0.5 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Bilal
What does the name Bilal mean?
Bilal means “Beloved, ruby” from Sanskrit roots.
What is the origin of the name Bilal?
Bilal has Sanskrit origin. The traditional meaning is “Beloved, ruby”.
How popular is Bilal?
Bilal ranked #1212 in 2025 — given to 167 babies that year.
When was Bilal most popular?
Bilal peaked in 2018 with 195 babies registered that year.
Is Bilal a boy or girl name?
Bilal is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Bilals in registered births are male.
Is the name Bilal rising or falling in popularity?
Bilal has risen 76 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #1288 in 2020 to #1212 in 2025.
How long has Bilal been recorded?
Bilal appears in birth records across 58 years — from 1964 through 2025.