unisex name
Hilal
- Origin Turkish
- Gender Unisex
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 1,873
Hilal is a unisex name. It is given to both girls and boys — about 61% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2025 it was given to 11 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Hilal is a name of Turkish origin.
- Peaked in France in 2006, when 60 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 29,475 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1974.
Hilal over time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, still in progress — it covers 2020 to 2025, not a full ten years.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 15 |
| 1980s | 160 |
| 1990s | 335 |
| 2000s | 490 |
| 2010s | 405 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 220 |
How popular is Hilal?
In 2025, Hilal was given to 20 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Hilal 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.
Names that peaked alongside Hilal
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents who like Hilal also like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Hilal over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling names for Hilal
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Hilal — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Hilal
How popular is the name Hilal?
In 2025, Hilal was given to 20 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Hilal a girl's or a boy's name?
Hilal is used for both girls and boys. About 61% of recorded births with this name are girls.
When was Hilal most popular?
Hilal peaked in 2006, when 60 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Hilal a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Hilal currently ranks #2,042 in France. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.