UK boy's name
Eyas
A French term referring to a nestling hawk.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Eyas is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Eyas popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 6 births.
This profile covers 22 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2016 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 22 living people in the UK are called Eyas. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Eyas ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2020, when 6 boys were registered as Eyas.
- • About 22 living people in the UK are estimated to have Eyas as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2020
6 births
Estimated living
22
2026
Meaning
What does Eyas mean?
The name Eyas is derived from the Old French word "niais," meaning "nestling" or "unfledged falcon chick." Its origins can be traced back to the practice of falconry, a popular sport among the nobility in medieval Europe. The name gained prominence during this period, particularly in England and France.
In the 12th century, the name Eyas appeared in several falconry manuals and treatises, which detailed the care and training of these young birds of prey. One of the earliest recorded instances is found in the "Treatise on Hawks and Falconry" by Gace de la Buigne, a Norman falconer who lived in the late 12th century.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Eyas was associated with individuals involved in the sport of falconry or those with a connection to the noble households where falconry was practiced. One notable bearer of the name was Eyas de Malton (c. 1250-1315), an English falconer who served under King Edward I and was renowned for his expertise in training falcons.
During the Renaissance period, the name Eyas began to appear in literary works, often as a symbolic representation of youth and innocence. In Shakespeare's play "The Taming of the Shrew," the character Petrucchio uses the term "eyas-musket" to refer to a young and untrained falcon.
In the 17th century, Eyas Petree (1592-1660) was a prominent English clergyman and author who wrote extensively on theological subjects. Another notable figure was Eyas Bredwell (1619-1688), an English Puritan minister known for his controversial writings against the Church of England.
The name Eyas also found its way into the realm of art and culture. Eyas Cludd (1670-1738) was a Welsh painter and engraver who gained recognition for his portraits and landscapes. In the 19th century, Eyas Tindall (1832-1904) was a British architect responsible for designing several notable buildings in London.
Although less common today, the name Eyas retains its historical connections to falconry and the nobility of medieval Europe, serving as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage associated with this ancient sport.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Eyas over time
The chart below shows babies named Eyas registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2016 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Eyas, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eyas by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Eyas was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4179 | 12 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4527 | 10 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Eyas
- Ethan 77,394
- Edward 53,212
- Elliot 23,450
- Elijah 22,369
- Ellis 19,358
- Elliott 16,964
- Evan 14,535
- Ezra 11,838
- Ewan 10,685
- Eli 8,126
- Elias 7,049
- Eric 6,654
FAQ
Eyas: questions and answers
How popular is the name Eyas in the UK right now?
In 2022, Eyas was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Eyas most popular?
The peak year on record was 2020, with 6 babies registered as Eyas in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Eyas?
A French term referring to a nestling hawk.
How many people are called Eyas in the UK?
A total of 22 babies have been registered as Eyas across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.