Ayyad
A masculine Arabic name meaning "helper" or "augmenter".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Ayyad. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ayyad today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ayyad births was 2020 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ayyad. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Ayyad with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ayyad. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2020
7 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2020 SSA rank
#9,666
Tracked since 2020
Popularity
Ayyad: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ayyad by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ayyad during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ayyad
The name Ayyad originates from the Arabic language and is believed to have roots in the Middle East, particularly in regions like Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and the Persian Gulf countries. The name derives from the Arabic word 'ayyad,' which means 'helper' or 'supporter.' It is a masculine name that has been used in Arabic-speaking cultures for centuries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ayyad can be found in ancient Islamic texts and historical records. It is mentioned in the Quran, the holy book of Islam, as the name of a companion of the Prophet Muhammad. This early reference suggests that the name has been in use since the 7th century CE.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ayyad. One of the most prominent figures was Ayyad ibn Musab al-Qurashi (670-740 CE), a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Medina. He was highly respected for his knowledge of Islamic law and was regarded as one of the leading authorities on the subject during his time.
Another significant individual with the name Ayyad was Ayyad al-Miknasi (1083-1144 CE), a Moroccan mathematician and astronomer. He made important contributions to the field of mathematics and was known for his works on spherical trigonometry and astronomical calculations.
In the realm of literature, Ayyad al-Raba'i (810-888 CE) was a famous Arab poet from Baghdad. He was renowned for his eloquent poetry and is considered one of the most influential poets of the Abbasid era.
During the Ottoman period, Ayyad Efendi (1663-1723) was a prominent Ottoman statesman and scholar. He served as the Chief Judge (Kadı) of Istanbul and was highly regarded for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and administrative abilities.
Another notable figure was Ayyad al-Naysaburi (1018-1089 CE), a Persian scholar and Sufi mystic. He was a prominent figure in the development of Sufism and made significant contributions to the spiritual and philosophical aspects of Islamic thought.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have borne the name Ayyad, each leaving their mark in various fields such as religion, science, literature, and politics. The name continues to be used in Arabic-speaking communities around the world, carrying with it a rich historical and cultural significance.
People
Ayyad + last name combinations
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FAQ
Ayyad: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ayyad?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ayyad going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Ayyad a common name?
We classify Ayyad as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ayyad most popular?
The single biggest year for Ayyad was 2020, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ayyad is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ayyad in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ayyad a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ayyad in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ayyad still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ayyad in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ayyad can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Ayyad?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.