Iyad

Iyad is a boy's name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 12 boys in the United States.

Iyad at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Iyad

Iyad belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Iyad first appears in Social Security records in 1973. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #5416 in 1973, and in 2024 12 babies received the name — 233 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Iyad in US records

First recorded (US)
1973
Best US rank
#5416 in 1973
Peak year
2020
Babies named Iyad in 2024
12
Total since 1880
233

Iyad in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2007
Best rank
#1610 in 2023
Babies named Iyad in 2025
12
Total since 1996
158

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Iyad mean?

The meaning of Iyad is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Arabic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Iyad a boy or girl name?

Iyad is a boy name. In 2024, 12 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Iyad?

Iyad comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Iyad?

Iyad first appears in US records in 1973. Its best-ever ranking was #5416 in 1973, and 12 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.