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Ayad

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Pronounced ah-YAD /ɑˈjɑd/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic ayad, 'hands' (the plural of yad) — by extension 'strength; power; support'Low

In 30 seconds: Hands; strength; support: Ayad is Arabic. Crisp, strong, and warm (said 'ah-YAD').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic ayad, 'hands' (the plural of yad) — by extension 'strength; power; support'

U.S. rank (2024)#7280 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 150

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ayad comes from Arabic ayad, 'hands' (the plural of yad) — by extension 'strength; power; support'. A crisp, strong name (said 'ah-YAD').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, hands-and-strength at the root, and strong.

Did you know? Ayad means 'hands' in Arabic (the plural of yad) — and by extension 'strength; power; support' — a crisp, strong name (said 'ah-YAD').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Ayad — Arabic etymology

Variations

IyadAyyad

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ayad mean?

Ayad is Arabic for 'hands' (plural of yad) — by extension 'strength; power; support'.

How do you pronounce Ayad?

It's said ah-YAD /ɑˈjɑd/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ayad a boy or girl name?

Ayad is a boy's name.

How popular is Ayad?

Ayad is a rare name in the U.S.