Rising since 1985, #1,886 for boys today.
Popularity of Eyad since 1974
Babies named Eyad per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 38 |
| 1980s | 79 |
| 1990s | 115 |
| 2000s | 179 |
| 2010s | 614 |
| 2020s | 396 |
Meaning & origin
Eyad entered U.S. records in 1974 and has been steadily climbing, with a trajectory of rising popularity since 1985. As of 2025, it ranks 1886 nationally, with about 1 in 20579 newborn boys receiving the name. Its peak year so far was 2016, and it is most common in Minnesota, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. The name's exact Arabic meaning is debated, but it is widely used in Arab communities and has spread with the diaspora.
Eyad is an Arabic name whose exact derivation is debated. Some sources connect it to the Arabic word 'ayyad' (to support or strengthen), while others associate it with 'yad' (hand), implying power or aid. It has been used across the Arabic-speaking world, particularly in the Levant, and has gained some usage in the United States since the 1970s.
Where Eyad is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Eyad” around the world
Where Eyad lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
55
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Eyad
Names that share Eyad's style, for a brother or sister.
