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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Hilal — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Hila|Hilani
Arabic◈ Unisex · 52% boy · 48% girl↓ Fading

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Hilal

◈

hih-LAHL · 2 syllables

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Boy
#10243
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Boy
#10243
Popularity score: 7
↓ Fading
Peak
#6969 in 2022
5yr
-1028 ranks
Velocity
-1028
Birth frequency
1.9 per 1,000,000 births
Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #16069 in 2023

Peak: #12684 in 2021

→ Stable
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #10243 · Rising since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Arabic boy names
Hilal

Popularity score: 7  ·  SSA Rank: #10243

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202023

Rank #16069 · Falling since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-1028 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
22 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Hilal scores lower overall — the popularity trend is fading.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
32
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
ArabicCelestialNatureUnisex2-syllableMoon symbolismIslamicModernRareMelodic
Character
crescent gracelunar wisdomgentle growthhopeful spiritcelestial beauty
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Hilals

dedicatedprofessionaldeterminedcompetitiveresilient
STRONG
High confidence

Hilal is an Arabic unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #10243 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -1028 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#10243 · very rare
Hilal at a Glance
Meaning:Crescent moon. In Islamic and Arabic cultures, the crescent moon is a symbol of beauty, new beginnings, and divine light.
Language root:Arabic
Peak rank:#6969 in 2022
5yr change:-1028 ranks
Sex usage:Boy #10243 · Girl #—
Notable bearers
Hilal Soudani
Iraqi footballer
Hilal Pinar
Turkish actor
Hilal Sahin
Turkish-German actress
Similar Sound
LeilaLayla◈LilaHalaHalimaNidal
Similar Style
LunaAmara◈ZaraNairaSanaIris
Works well with
LunaIrisZaraAmara◈AmirKarimLiamNoah
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Hilal · Overview
Summary

Hilal is an Arabic unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #10243 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 3/100 → Stable

Strengths
Works for any sex
52% boy · 48% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Nature · Celestial character
Hilal carries a ethereal, warm, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 1028 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
hilal.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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