Hilal

♂ Boy

Pronounced hih-LAHL /hɪˈlɑl/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Hilal, 'the crescent moon; the new moon' (which marks the start of Islamic months); a graceful traditional nameLow

In 30 seconds: The crescent moon; the new moon: Hilal is an Arabic name. Warm and lyrical (said 'hih-LAHL').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic Hilal, 'the crescent moon; the new moon' (which marks the start of Islamic months); a graceful traditional name

U.S. rank (2024)#10243 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 74

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

Hilal comes from the Arabic Hilal, 'the crescent moon; the new moon' (which marks the start of Islamic months). A graceful name (said 'hih-LAHL').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Muslim and Turkish families. Rare, the-crescent-moon at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Hilal is 'the crescent moon; the new moon' in Arabic — the crescent that marks the start of Islamic months — a lyrical choice (said 'hih-LAHL').

Overall data confidence 54%

References — Hilal — Arabic; crescent moon

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hilal mean?

Hilal is Arabic for 'the crescent moon; the new moon' (which marks the start of Islamic months).

How do you pronounce Hilal?

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

Is Hilal a boy or girl name?

Hilal is a boy's name here (it is used for both in some regions).

How popular is Hilal?

Hilal is a very rare name in the U.S.