The name Brilliant is of English origin and it means "shining brightly," "clear," or "luminous." It is derived from the Old French word "brillan," which comes from the Latin word "brillare," meaning "to shine" or "sparkle." The name has been used as a given name since the 19th century, but it was not very common until recent years. Today, Brilliant is often used as a gender-neutral name, and its popularity has been growing in recent years.
"The name Brilliant has made a rare appearance on the birth certificates of babies born in the United States over the past few years. According to recent statistics, there were six infants named Brilliant in the year 2019, followed by five newborns with this distinctive moniker in both 2021 and 2022. This brings the total number of babies given the name Brilliant in the U.S. over these three years to sixteen."