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Eyad

Boy name · 14 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Eyad: 14 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 7 births in 2020.

Eyad is an Arabic name meaning “support,” “strength,” or “generous,” rooted in a word that conveys power and reliability. One notable bearer is Eyad Hourani, the celebrated Palestinian poet and writer, while the name is also shared by Eyad al-Sarraj, a respected Gaza-born psychiatrist and human rights advocate. Though no major place connections exist, the variant Iyad is common across the Arab world, and in Scotland the name appears with modest but steady usage, reflecting the nation’s multicultural naming landscape. The name carries a quiet, dignified resonance, often chosen by families who value its strong, supportive meaning.

Boy 3 of 52 years

Peak year
20207 babies
Latest (2024)
#7273 babies
Total births
14since 2020
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2020 · 7
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).