Eyal
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 454 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
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Eyal is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, from the Hebrew Eyal (אֱיָל), meaning 'strength' or 'might, power' — a modern Hebrew name that carries one of the most universally admired qualities.
With over 454 recorded births, Eyal is used in Israeli and Jewish communities as a clean, modern Hebrew name. It has the directness and simplicity that characterizes many modern Israeli names — one syllable in Hebrew, unambiguous in meaning, conveying the strength and power that parents wish for their sons. In Israel, Eyal is a relatively common name that sits comfortably alongside other modern Hebrew virtue-names like Tal, Or, and Roi.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Eyal is rooted in the Hebrew tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1967 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Eyal’s rarity (454 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Eyal was #5910 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #6940, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 63 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 160 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 101 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 41 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 38 | — |
| 1970s | 39 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 12 | — |
The Story of Eyal
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2010, Eyal is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Eyal are most likely born between 2000 and 2020.
How rare is Eyal?
Only about 1 in every 300,000 babies born in 2024 was named Eyal — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1967, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 160 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Eyal by the numbers
- Would fill 9 school buses
- Meeting one Eyal per day would take 1.2 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(43 years, 1967–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 | #6940 |
| 2023 | 13 | #6643 |
| 2022 | 9 | #8508 |
| 2021 | 19 | #4982 |
| 2020 | 10 | #7692 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7312 |
| 2018 | 10 | #7771 |
| 2017 | 18 | #5158 |
| 2016 | 17 | #5380 |
| 2015 | 13 | #6443 |
| 2014 | 18 | #5116 |
| 2013 | 14 | #6011 |
| 2012 | 17 | #5317 |
| 2011 | 21 | #4550 |
| 2010 | 21 | #4567 |
| 2009 | 18 | #5161 |
| 2008 | 12 | #6882 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6372 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7603 |
| 2005 | 12 | #6350 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1967–2024