Eyad
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 1,338 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. boy's names, Eyad currently holds position #2188. It is known but far from saturated — a name that registers without repeating.
Appearing in records from 1974 to 2024, Eyad has a solid multi-decade track record without being a permanent fixture — it belongs to a specific chapter of American naming.
In the most recent SSA release, Eyad ranks #2188 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Eyad is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin meaning 'support,' 'strength,' or 'power.' It is a traditional Arabic name conveying the idea of someone who is a pillar of strength and reliable support for others.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Eyad is rooted in the Arabic tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1974 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Eyad’s 1,338 recorded births suggest it has found a niche — possibly within a specific cultural community, region, or naming subculture within the broader American landscape.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Eyad climbed 6190 spots in the last 20 years — from #8378 to #2188.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 313 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 614 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 179 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 115 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 79 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 38 | — |
The Story of Eyad
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2016, Eyad is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Eyad are most likely born between 2006 and 2024.
How rare is Eyad?
Only about 1 in every 54,545 babies born in 2024 was named Eyad — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1974, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 614 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Eyad by the numbers
- Would fill 28 school buses
- Meeting one Eyad per day would take 3.7 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(48 years, 1974–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 66 | #2188 |
| 2023 | 54 | #2489 |
| 2022 | 64 | #2249 |
| 2021 | 59 | #2329 |
| 2020 | 70 | #2028 |
| 2019 | 80 | #1873 |
| 2018 | 80 | #1877 |
| 2017 | 87 | #1768 |
| 2016 | 97 | #1645 |
| 2015 | 66 | #2120 |
| 2014 | 57 | #2305 |
| 2013 | 36 | #3074 |
| 2012 | 42 | #2835 |
| 2011 | 42 | #2817 |
| 2010 | 27 | #3845 |
| 2009 | 38 | #3066 |
| 2008 | 29 | #3674 |
| 2007 | 20 | #4688 |
| 2006 | 17 | #5146 |
| 2005 | 16 | #5103 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1974–2024