Eyasu
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 65 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. boy's names, Eyasu is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.
With records spanning 2002 to 2022, Eyasu has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
Eyasu is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Eyasu is a boy's baby name of Amharic origin, used in Ethiopia and Eritrea. It is the Amharic/Ge'ez form of Jesus (from Hebrew Yeshua, meaning 'God saves' or 'salvation'). Several Ethiopian emperors bore this name, including Iyasu I (the Great), who ruled in the late 17th century.
For Ethiopian Christian families, Eyasu carries profound religious and royal historical significance. It connects a child directly to both the Christian faith and Ethiopia's long imperial tradition, a name of extraordinary depth and spiritual meaning.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Eyasu is rooted in the Hebrew tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2002 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Eyasu’s rarity (65 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
Eyasu has 10+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2002.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 36 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 24 | — |
The Story of Eyasu
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2012, Eyasu is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Eyasu are most likely born between 2002 and 2022.
How rare is Eyasu?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Eyasu is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2002, peaked in the 2010s with 36 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Eyasu by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(10 years, 2002–2022)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | #12932 |
| 2018 | 10 | #7772 |
| 2016 | 5 | #12811 |
| 2015 | 5 | #12657 |
| 2014 | 6 | #11150 |
| 2012 | 10 | #7730 |
| 2008 | 6 | #11514 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9160 |
| 2003 | 5 | #11437 |
| 2002 | 5 | #11240 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2002–2022