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UK girl's name

Bilan

Name of South Asian origin meaning "date palm" or "trade, commerce".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Bilan is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Bilan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 6 births.

This profile covers 68 England and Wales registrations across 18 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 68 living people in the UK are called Bilan. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Bilan ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2017, when 6 girls were registered as Bilan.
  • About 68 living people in the UK are estimated to have Bilan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5891

2024

Births in 2024

3

Latest year

Peak year

2017

6 births

Estimated living

68

2026

Meaning

What does Bilan mean?

The name Bilan is believed to have its origins in the Persian language, with roots dating back to ancient Persia (modern-day Iran) and surrounding regions. It is derived from the Persian word "bilan," which means "elm" or "tree."

In ancient Persian culture, the elm tree held significant symbolic importance and was often associated with concepts like strength, resilience, and longevity. As a result, the name Bilan may have been bestowed upon individuals with the intention of imbuing them with similar qualities.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Bilan can be found in the Shahnameh, the epic Persian poem written by Ferdowsi around 1010 AD. In this literary masterpiece, Bilan is the name of a character who is described as a skilled and courageous warrior.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Bilan. One such figure was Bilan ibn Rabia (570-640 AD), a prominent Arab poet and warrior who lived during the early years of Islamic civilization. His poems, which often celebrated the virtues of bravery and honor, have been preserved and studied by scholars.

Another historically significant individual with the name Bilan was Bilan Sari (1191-1284 AD), a renowned Sufi mystic and poet from present-day Afghanistan. His spiritual teachings and poetic works, which explored themes of divine love and self-discovery, had a profound impact on the development of Persian mysticism.

In the realm of literature, Bilan Batoor (1634-1711) was a celebrated Pashtun poet and warrior from the region now known as Pakistan. His poetry, which often depicted scenes of battle and heroism, has been widely studied and revered by scholars and literary enthusiasts alike.

Furthering the artistic legacy of the name, Bilan Muradov (1927-2014) was a prominent Uzbek artist and painter known for his vibrant depictions of traditional Uzbek life and landscapes. His works have been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world, cementing his place as a influential figure in the art world.

While these are just a few examples, the name Bilan has undoubtedly been carried by numerous individuals throughout history, each leaving their unique mark on the cultural tapestry of their respective eras and regions.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Bilan over time

The chart below shows babies named Bilan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Bilan, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Bilan
02356199620102024

Decades

Bilan by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Bilan was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #4682 13 3
2010s #4822 32 8
2000s #4371 20 6
1990s #3795 3 1

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FAQ

Bilan: questions and answers

How popular is the name Bilan in the UK right now?

In 2024, Bilan was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Bilan most popular?

The peak year on record was 2017, with 6 babies registered as Bilan in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Bilan?

Name of South Asian origin meaning "date palm" or "trade, commerce".

How many people are called Bilan in the UK?

A total of 68 babies have been registered as Bilan across the 18 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.