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Iyad

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How to Pronounce Iyad

Pronounced ee-YAHD /iˈjɑd/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic iyad, 'strength; support; might; a pillar; that which strengthens'Low

In 30 seconds: Strength; support; a pillar: Iyad is Arabic 'strength'. Crisp, strong, and warm (said 'ee-YAHD').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic iyad, 'strength; support; might; a pillar; that which strengthens'

U.S. rank (2024)#6972 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 233

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

Iyad comes from Arabic iyad, 'strength; support; might; a pillar; that which strengthens' (also the name of an ancient Arab tribe). A crisp, strong name (said 'ee-YAHD').

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

Did you know? Iyad means 'strength; support; might; a pillar' in Arabic — a crisp, strong name (said 'ee-YAHD').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Iyad — Arabic etymology

Variations

EyadIyaad

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Iyad mean?

Iyad is Arabic for 'strength; support; might; a pillar'.

How do you pronounce Iyad?

It's said ee-YAHD /iˈjɑd/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Iyad a boy or girl name?

Iyad is a boy's name.

How popular is Iyad?

Iyad is a rare name in the U.S.