Bilal Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Bilal means 'water container' or 'one who pours water'.
Meaning of the Name Bilal
Bilal is an Arabic name that means 'water container', 'water carrier', or 'one who pours water'. It is derived from the Arabic word 'bilal', which means 'water'. The name Bilal has historical significance as it was the name of a companion of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, known for his beautiful voice and being the first person to perform the call to prayer. The name Bilal is often given to boys in Muslim communities to honor this renowned figure.
Popularity of the Name Bilal
The popularity for the name Bilal peaked in popularity in the year 2018 with 195 births, which ranked number 2,247 out of 29,661 unique names for that year. Bilal had the most female births in 2004 with 5, which ranked number 16,094 out of 18,831 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2018 with 195, which ranked number 1,039 out of 14,095 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Bilal has increased slightly over the last ten years from 155 births to 166 births, an increase of 7.10%. Among males, Bilal has increased slightly in popularity over the last ten years from 155 births to 166 births, an increase of 7.10%.
Nationwide Popularity of Bilal
- 20 Year Trend of Bilal: -1.19%
- 10 Year Trend of Bilal: 7.10%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Bilal: 7.10%
Popularity of Bilal by State
For males, Bilal was most popular in Midwestern states with 44 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NY, with 19 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Bilal. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 15 | 1281 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 5 | 1329 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 9 | 871 | < 5 | N/A |
| MD | 5 | 798 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 10 | 701 | < 5 | N/A |
| MN | 13 | 428 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 19 | 715 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 12 | 698 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 6 | 1099 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 10 | 1664 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 11 | 618 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 11 | 605 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Bilal
- Total Births of Bilal: 167 (0.69%)
- Male Births of Bilal: 167 (0.69%)
Given the upward trend of Bilal over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 0.69% increase in total births, for a total of 167 births in 2024. Male births for Bilal have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 167 male births in 2024, an increase of 0.69%.