How Many People Are Named Iyad?

Complete statistics for the name Iyad: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Iyad
Very Rare
Arabic

Iyad means 'leader' in Arabic, making it a name of authority and guidance. Only 229 people named Iyad live in the US today, which means 1 in 1,440,862 Americans have this unique name. The majority, 85%, are under 30, showing its status as a genuinely modern choice.

~229
Living in US
1 in 1,440,862
Americans
2020
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Leader
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Confident Determined Inspiring
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

205,163
Worldwide Bearers
#5,083
Global Rank
🇮🇶 Iraq
69,539
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
35,785
🇪🇬 Egypt
21,949
🇵🇸 Palestine
21,670
🇯🇴 Jordan
19,774
🇸🇾 Syria
15,400
🇾🇪 Yemen
5,889
🇮🇱 Israel
3,406
🇰🇼 Kuwait
3,021
🇮🇳 India
1,868

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
229 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 16
197
Would be under 30 (85%)
36
Would be 30–60 (15%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 233 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2020

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
69
Classic Feel
9
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Iyad Through the Generations

Iyad has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2020 with 16 births. Today, there are 229 people named Iyad in the United States, with most being under 30 years old. This younger demographic reflects the name's modern appeal, as it's often chosen by parents looking for something fresh and distinctive.

✨ Similar Names to Iyad

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Iyad's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Iyad

How Many People Have the Name Iyad?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 229 people in the United States currently share the name Iyad. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,440,862 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Iyad a Common or Rare Name?

Iyad is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Iyad Mean?

Iyad means "leader" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Iyad in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Iyad Most Popular?

The name Iyad reached peak popularity in 2020, with 16 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Iyad?

Approximately 229 people named Iyad live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 233. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,440,862 Americans.

Is Iyad a rare name?

Iyad is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,440,862 Americans has this name.

What does the name Iyad mean?

Iyad means "leader" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Iyad more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Iyad are male and 0% are female.

When was Iyad most popular?

Iyad peaked in 2020 with 16 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US229
All-Time Births233
1 in X1 in 1,440,862
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age16
Peak Year2020
World Rank#5,083
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.