Bilal
Boy name · Arabic · pronounced bee-LAL
Verified name
What does Bilal mean?
Moisture, refreshing water, companion
Origin and language
Arabic
Language family: Arabic
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 771 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 408 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Bill
Variant: Bilel, Bylal
Related: Bilaal
Using Bilal across cultures
Historical first muezzin in Islam.
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