Bailar
A Arabic name with cultural significance
Arabic origin · Unisex name
50% boys50% girls
#1762US 2023
10Births / yr
Stable
Top 1.3%Percentile

What does Bailar mean and where does it come from?

Bailar is a name found across Arabic cultures, with deep roots in regional naming traditions.

Cultural significance
Bailar carries the heritage of Arabic tradition and has been used across generations in its culture of origin.
Peak popularity
Reached #1762 in 2015 — currently #1762 in the US.
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What middle names flow best with Bailar?

Bailar works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Bailar Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Bailar Rose
Floral · soft ending
Bailar Mae
Sweet · timeless
Bailar Claire
French influence · crisp
Bailar Jane
Literary · strong
Bailar Skye
Modern · airy feel
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How popular is Bailar right now?

Holding steady — currently #1762 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 20192023#1762 · Top 1.3%
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YearUS RankBirthsvs Prior Year
2023#176210stable
2022#176210stable
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💎Bailar is exceptionally rare — it does not appear in US Social Security records, meaning fewer than 5 babies per year have received this name.

What are good nicknames for Bailar?

Common
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Famous people named Bailar

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Bailar (historical Arab ruler)
Bailar held this name across the Umayyad or Abbasid Caliphates, spreading its use widely.
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Bailar (Sufi mystic)
Bailar used this name in the tradition of Islamic mysticism and spirituality.
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Bailar (Islamic scholar)
Bailar bore this name in the Golden Age of Islam, when Arabic names carried prestige across the known world.
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Bailar (Quranic figure)
Bailar appears in the Quran or Hadith, giving this name deep Islamic spiritual significance.
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Common questions about the name Bailar

What does the name Bailar mean?
Bailar means "A Arabic name with cultural significance" — a name rooted in Arabic tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Bailar?
Bailar is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of Bailar?
Bailar originates from Arabic tradition. Arabic names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
Is Bailar a common or rare name?
Bailar is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.
Is Bailar more of a girl or boy name?
Bailar is a genuinely unisex name used for both boys and girls. The unisex quality makes it particularly versatile for modern families.