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Bilan

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Pronounced bee-LAHN /biˈlɑːn/Medium

Meaning: Bilan is a Somali girls' name, commonly explained as 'perfection; flawless beauty.' Somali name meanings pass largely through family and oral use rather than written record, so we hold the gloss lightly.Low

In 30 seconds: A Somali name of praise: Bilan is often read as 'perfection; beauty' (said 'bee-LAHN'). Warm and rare in the U.S.
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Origin LowSomali
MeaningBilan is a Somali girls' name, commonly explained as 'perfection; flawless beauty.' Somali name meanings pass largely through family and oral use rather than written record, so we hold the gloss lightly.
U.S. rank (2024)#13700 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1983
Total births (all-time)≈ 119

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198319822024

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

Bilan is a Somali girls' name, generally understood as 'perfection; flawless beauty.' Somali naming passes chiefly through family and speech rather than dictionaries, so the meaning is held as tradition rather than record, which we note (said 'bee-LAHN').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Somali families. Rare, warm, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Bilan is well known in Somali families, where it is usually explained as 'perfection' — a gloss carried by oral tradition, which we note (said 'bee-LAHN').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Bilan — Somali girls' name; 'perfection; beauty' by oral tradition

Variations

BilaanBilaanBilon

Nicknames

BiliLan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bilan mean?

Bilan is a Somali name usually explained as 'perfection; flawless beauty'; the gloss comes from oral tradition, which we note.

How do you pronounce Bilan?

It's said bee-LAHN /biˈlɑːn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Bilan a boy or girl name?

Bilan is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Bilan?

Bilan is rare in the U.S. and familiar in Somali communities.

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