Will my child share the name Bilaal with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Bilaal per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Bilaal in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Bilaal becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Bilaal is declining: down 1,180 places since 2020, to #3,256 in 2025. It peaked at #638 in 2001.

Is Bilaal a good choice for a distinctive name?

Bilaal is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Bilaal a popular baby name in the United States?

Bilaal does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Bilaal is a distinctive choice, ranked #3256 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Bilaal in their class.

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About the Name Bilaal

Bilaal has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 3044 places in five years. It was most popular in 2001 at #638 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Bilaal is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Bilaal in their class.