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Hilal

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Pronounced hih-LAL /hɪˈlɑːl/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic hilal, 'the crescent moon' - the new moon that marks the start of the Islamic months. A luminous name, held with respect.Low

In 30 seconds: Hilal is Arabic for 'the crescent moon' (said 'hih-LAL'). Luminous and rare.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic hilal, 'the crescent moon' - the new moon that marks the start of the Islamic months. A luminous name, held with respect.
U.S. rank (2023)#16069 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 61

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119952023

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

Hilal is Arabic for 'the crescent moon,' the new moon that begins each Islamic month. It reads celestial and warm, rare in the U.S. and familiar in Arabic-speaking families, where it is used for girls and boys (said 'hih-LAL').

It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in Muslim families. Rare, luminous, and celestial.

Did you know? Hilal comes from the Arabic for 'the crescent moon' - the new moon that opens the Islamic months - a luminous, meaningful name carried with respect (said 'hih-LAL').
Overall data confidence 50%
References - Hilal — Arabic 'crescent moon'; marks Islamic months

Variations

HelalHilaalHillal

Nicknames

HilaLali

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hilal mean?

Hilal is Arabic for 'the crescent moon' - the new moon that marks the start of the Islamic months.

How do you pronounce Hilal?

It's said hih-LAL /hɪˈlɑːl/ - two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Hilal a boy or girl name?

Hilal is used here for a girl; in Arabic it is used for girls and boys.

How popular is Hilal?

Hilal is a rare name in the U.S.

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