Eyad - A very unique male name
Eyad at a glance
Eyad is ranked #1815 among boy baby names in 2025, with 43 births in 2025. It peaked in 2016 at #1592 and first appeared on the charts in 2002.
- Rank in 2025
- #1815
- Births in 2025
- 43
- Peak year
- 2016 (#1592)
- First appeared
- 2002
- Trend
- #1872 in 2020 → #1815 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 34,100 boys
- Visitor rating
- 5.0/5 (7 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 34,100 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Eyad peaked in popularity 10 years ago in 2016 on position 1592.
Famous with this name
Eyad
Eyad Elbitar
Eyad Hourani
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Eyad is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Eyad is currently topping the baby name charts in Minnesota at position #843 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,961.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Eyad is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Eyad origin and meaning
Arabic
Arabic Iyad / Eyad — a name of old Arabic lineage, often explained from ayd, 'strength, support'
Eyad is a transliteration of an Arabic name borne by early Arab figures, including a companion-era commander. The explanation from a word for strength or support is commonly given but not firmly documented in name scholarship. US use dates from 2002 in Arab-American families.
Origin uncertain
Eyad is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Eyad, pop culture references for the name Eyad and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Eyad
We've found the following names that sound similar to Eyad, sorted by popularity.
Eddie / Ed / Eddy / Edd / Edy / Edahi / Edi / Edu / Etai / Edith /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1815 |
| 2024 | 2024 |
| 2023 | 2602 |
| 2022 | 2373 |
| 2021 | 2202 |
| 2020 | 1872 |
| 2019 | 1786 |
| 2018 | 1746 |
| 2017 | 1854 |
| 2016 | 1592 |
| 2015 | 2019 |
| 2014 | 2691 |
| 2013 | 3517 |
| 2012 | 2788 |
| 2011 | 3141 |
| 2009 | 2431 |
| 2008 | 4002 |
| 2007 | 3583 |
| 2002 | 3527 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 843 |
| Pennsylvania | 1035 |
| Illinois | 1058 |
| New York | 1463 |
| California | 1726 |
| Texas | 1961 |
Even more about Eyad
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Eyad a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Eyad?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
ee-YAHD · /iːˈjɑːd/
ee-YAHD follows Arabic; English speakers may say AY-ad or EYE-ad.
Around the world
- Iyad (Arabic) — The more common transliteration of the same name
Spellings and nicknames
- Iyad — The standard transliteration, a separate entry
- Ayad — Another transliteration of a closely related Arabic name
Famous bearers
None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2002, and its oldest bearers are still young.
Style
International
Why parents choose it
Parents choose Eyad for a compact Arabic name with early-Islamic history. It is rising gently in the US and remains uncommon.
Worth knowing
- Transliteration chaos: Eyad, Iyad and Ayad all appear for similar names
- English speakers will need the pronunciation taught
