Declining since 2010, #6,143 for boys today.
Popularity of Eyal since 1967
Babies named Eyal per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 39 |
| 1980s | 38 |
| 1990s | 41 |
| 2000s | 101 |
| 2010s | 160 |
| 2020s | 77 |
Meaning & origin
Eyal is a Hebrew name meaning 'strength,' first recorded in the United States in 1967. Its peak popularity came in 2011, but since 2010 its usage has been steadily falling. In 2025, the name was given to approximately 1 in 122,005 boys, placing it at rank 6,143. The name remains uncommon, with no concentrated popularity in any single state. Eyal carries a straightforward etymology rooted in the Hebrew Bible, where related terms connote divine might. Despite its rarity, it maintains a clear cultural resonance within Jewish communities, balancing traditional heritage with modern simplicity.
Eyal is a Hebrew name derived from the word 'eyal' (אֱיָל), meaning 'strength' or 'might.' It appears in the Hebrew Bible as a personal name and is also associated with the concept of divine strength. The name has been used in Jewish communities for centuries and gained moderate popularity in Israel and among diaspora Jews in the modern era. Its usage in the United States has remained rare, with the Social Security Administration first recording it in 1967.
“Eyal” around the world
Where Eyal lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: E, Eli
Sibling names for Eyal
Names that share Eyal's style, for a brother or sister.
