Iyal

♀ Girl

Pronounced ee-YAHL /iˈjɑl/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew, variously 'strength; might' (eyal) and 'a stag/ram' (ayal); used for both sexes; here for girls; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: Strength; might: Iyal is Hebrew. Crisp, classic, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls).

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningFrom the Hebrew, variously 'strength; might' (eyal) and 'a stag/ram' (ayal); used for both sexes; here for girls; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#8117 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 18

History & Origin

Iyal comes from the Hebrew, variously 'strength; might' (eyal) and 'a stag/ram' (ayal; routes uncertain, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'ee-YAHL').

In the U.S. it appears in Israeli families. Rare, strength-and-might at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Iyal means, variously, 'strength; might' and 'a stag/ram' in Hebrew — a crisp, classic name used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'ee-YAHL').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Iyal — unisex; routes uncertain

Variations

EyalAyalIyall

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Iyal mean?

Iyal is Hebrew, variously 'strength; might' and 'a stag/ram'; used for both sexes; here for a girl. The routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Iyal?

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

Is Iyal a boy or girl name?

Iyal is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Iyal?

Iyal is a very rare name in the U.S.