Hilal Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
51% Masculine / 49% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Hilal means 'crescent moon' in Arabic.
Meaning of the Name Hilal
Hilal is an Arabic name that means 'crescent moon'. It is commonly used as a given name in Muslim-majority countries. The crescent moon is a symbol of growth, renewal, and potential. It is also associated with the Islamic calendar and the sighting of the new moon to determine the start of the lunar month.
Popularity of the Name Hilal
The popularity for the name Hilal peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 12 births, which ranked number 15,276 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Hilal had the most female births in 2004 with 7, which ranked number 12,759 out of 18,831 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2022 with 12, which ranked number 6,789 out of 14,255 male names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Hilal
- 20 Year Trend of Hilal: 140.00%
Popularity of Hilal by State
For males, Hilal was most popular in Southwestern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 5 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Hilal. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 | 2584 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Hilal
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