Bilal

Meaning of Bilal

The name Bilal means 'wetting' or 'moistening'. It often implies refreshment or a drink of water.

Bilal has Arabic roots — browse every Arabic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Bilal

After ranking as high as #954 in 2002, Bilal has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Bilal

• Bilal ibn Rabah
  Companion of Prophet Muhammad, first Muezzin
• Bilal (singer)
  American neo-soul R&B recording artist
• Bilal Powell
  Former NFL running back
• Bilal Hassani
  French singer, Eurovision contestant
• Bilal Saeed
  Pakistani singer, songwriter, music producer

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Questions about the name Bilal

What does the name Bilal mean?

Bilal means the name bilal means 'wetting' or 'moistening'. it often implies refreshment or a drink of water, and it comes from Arabic origins.

Is Bilal a boy's or a girl's name?

Bilal is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Bilal?

Bilal did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Bilal most popular?

Bilal peaked at #954 in 2002.