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Hilal
UnisexMeaning of Hilal: Arabic: 'crescent moon'
Hilal is a unisex name most strongly associated with Arabic & Persian naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 6933rd most popular name in the United States in 2025 and 5891st in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#6933
11 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#5891
3 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
146
First recorded 1995 · peak 2021
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
55% boys · 45% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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