Belal

♂ Boy

Pronounced bih-LAHL /bɪˈlɑl/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Bilal — from Arabic, 'moisture, water; one who refreshes, that which quenches thirst'Medium

In 30 seconds: Moisture; one who refreshes: Belal spells Bilal — 'moisture; refreshing'. Warm, devout, and crisp (said 'bih-LAHL').

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningA spelling of Bilal — from Arabic, 'moisture, water; one who refreshes, that which quenches thirst'

U.S. rank (2025)#7257 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2003

Total births (all-time)≈ 708

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Belal is a spelling of Bilal — from Arabic, 'moisture, water; one who refreshes, that which quenches thirst'. The name honors Bilal ibn Rabah, a freed slave who became the first muezzin (caller to prayer) of Islam. A warm, devout name across the Muslim world (said 'bih-LAHL'; nickname Bel).

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare in this spelling, moisture-and-refreshing at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Bilal means 'moisture, water; that which refreshes and quenches thirst' in Arabic — borne by Bilal ibn Rabah, the first muezzin of Islam — Belal is a spelling, warm and devout (said 'bih-LAHL').

Overall data confidence 62%

Behind the Name — Bilal — root etymology

Variations

BilalBilaalBelaal

Nicknames

Bel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Belal mean?

Belal spells Bilal — Arabic 'moisture, water; one who refreshes'.

How do you pronounce Belal?

It's said bih-LAHL /bɪˈlɑl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Belal a boy or girl name?

Belal is a boy's name.

How popular is Belal?

Belal is a rare name in the U.S.