Balal
Boy name · 7 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Balal: 7 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 1988.
Balal is a name of Arabic origin, meaning "moistening" or "wetting," derived from the root *b-l-l* which relates to water and refreshment. It is most famously borne by Bilal ibn Rabah, a revered companion of the Prophet Muhammad and the first muezzin in Islamic history, whose call to prayer remains iconic. The name shares its root with the Arabic word for "dew" (balal), evoking a sense of gentle hydration. While no major place names derive directly from Balal, the variant Bilal is far more common globally. In Scotland, Balal remains exceptionally rare, a distinctive choice for families seeking a name with deep spiritual resonance and a connection to one of Islam's most beloved early figures.
Boy 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19884 babies
- Latest (1988)
- #2954 babies
- Total births
- 7since 1982
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y