boy's name
Bilel
bee-LEL (Arabic)
- Origin Arabic
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Top 1000 (France)
- Births on record 7,200
France
#603
2025 births
Bilel is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 70 babies in France, ranking #603. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
- Bilel is a name of Arabic origin.
- Peaked in France in 2012, when 295 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 8,421 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1973.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Bilel Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 20 |
| 1980s | 455 |
| 1990s | 1,430 |
| 2000s | 2,215 |
| 2010s | 2,425 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 645 |
How Popular Is Bilel?
In 2025, Bilel was given to 70 babies in France, ranking #603 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
Where Bilel Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Bilel Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Bilèl | Bilèl is a rare spelling of Bilel, written with a grave accent and recorded about 5 times, mostly in France. | 5 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Bilel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Bilel Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Bilel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Bilel
- Arabic bee-LEL
Sibling Names for Bilel
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Bilel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Bilel
Is Bilel a girl's or a boy's name?
Bilel is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Bilel?
Bilel has 2 syllables.
When was Bilel most popular?
Bilel peaked in 2012, when 295 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Bilel a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Bilel currently ranks #603 in France. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.