Holding steady, #4,249 for boys today.
Popularity of Iyad since 1973
Babies named Iyad per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 36 |
| 2010s | 103 |
| 2020s | 82 |
Meaning & origin
Iyad is an Arabic name that has been used in the United States since at least 1973, when it was first recorded. Its rank of 4,249 in 2025 places it among less common names, with approximately 1 in 71,170 boys receiving it. The name's popularity peaked in 2025, and its trajectory remains stable. Top states for Iyad include New York, reflecting communities with significant Arabic-speaking populations.
Iyad derives from the Arabic root ع-ي-د (ayn-ya-dal), which conveys the idea of support, strength, or reinforcement. As a given name, it is common in Arabic-speaking and Muslim communities, often chosen for its positive connotation of providing strength or backing. Historical usage includes the pre-Islamic Arabian tribe of Banu Iyad.
Where Iyad is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Iyad” around the world
Where Iyad lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
260
babies in 2024
Quebec
21
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Iyad
Names that share Iyad's style, for a brother or sister.
