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Bilal vs Amar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bilal

Boy #1,182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"moistening, life-giving water"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Pakistani African American Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,182
Total SSA Count
175
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Amar

Boy #1,241 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"immortal, eternal"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Arabic African French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,241
Total SSA Count
160
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Bilal Rank #1,182
Amar Rank #1,241

Bilal is more popular, ranked #1182 vs #1241 for Amar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bilal or Amar more popular?

Bilal is more popular, ranked #1182 compared to Amar at #1241 in the United States.

What do Bilal and Amar mean?

Bilal means "moistening, life-giving water" (Arabic origin). Amar means "immortal, eternal" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Bilal and Amar boy or girl names?

Bilal is primarily a boy name. Amar is primarily a boy name.

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