Eyup

A boy's name of Arabic origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

Among U.S. boy's names, Eyup 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 2017 to 2017, Eyup has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.

Eyup is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Eyup is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, the Turkish and Arabic form of Job, meaning 'persecuted' or 'returning to God.' The Prophet Eyüp is celebrated for his extraordinary patience in Islamic tradition.

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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Eyup is rooted in the Arabic tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2017 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.

Eyup’s rarity (5 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

Total births

Since 2017

2017

Peak

5 births

2017

First recorded

1 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Eyup has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2017.

First appeared: 2017Peak: 2017 (5 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Eyup
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2010s	5	#12877	—

The Story of Eyup

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2017, Eyup is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Eyup are most likely born between 2017 and 2017.

How rare is Eyup?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Eyup is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2017, peaked in the 2010s with 5 births that decade.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(1 years, 2017–2017)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Eyup
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2017	5	#12877	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eyup a boy's or girl's name?

Eyup is primarily a boy's name.

When was Eyup most popular?

Eyup reached its peak popularity in 2017 with 5 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Eyup?

Eyup is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 5 babies in the U.S. since 2017. Its peak was in 2017.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2017–2017