Eiad
A masculine Arabic name meaning "repeatedly returning".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Eiad. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Eiad today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eiad births was 1979 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eiad. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Eiad. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1979
6 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
2011 SSA rank
#12,827
Tracked since 1979
Popularity
Eiad: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eiad from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eiad 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 Eiad during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Eiad
The given name Eiad has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, with roots dating back to the early medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Arabic root word "ayd," which means "help" or "support." This suggests that the name Eiad may have been initially given to individuals who were perceived as helpful or supportive within their communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eiad can be found in the historical writings of the renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher Al-Ghazali, who lived from 1058 to 1111 CE. In his works, Al-Ghazali mentions an individual named Eiad, although detailed information about this person is scarce.
Throughout the centuries, several notable figures have borne the name Eiad. One such individual was Eiad al-Din al-Baalbaki, a prominent Arabic grammarian and lexicographer who lived in the 13th century. His contributions to the study of the Arabic language and its grammar were significant and influential during his time.
Another historical figure named Eiad was Eiad al-Baghdadi, a renowned mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 10th century. He was known for his work on spherical trigonometry and contributed to the development of astronomical tables and calendars.
In the realm of literature, Eiad al-Rumi was a celebrated Persian poet and scholar who lived in the 13th century. His poetic works, which often explored themes of love and mysticism, have left a lasting impact on Persian literature and culture.
The name Eiad also holds significance in religious contexts. In the 14th century, Eiad al-Ansari was a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist who made significant contributions to the study and interpretation of Islamic law and jurisprudence.
While these are just a few examples, the name Eiad has been borne by individuals from various walks of life throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.
People
Eiad + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eiad as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Eiad: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eiad?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eiad 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Eiad a common name?
We classify Eiad as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eiad most popular?
The single biggest year for Eiad was 1979, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eiad is about 31 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 Eiad in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eiad a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eiad 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 Eiad still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eiad 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 Eiad 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 people have the name Eiad?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Eiad, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.