UK boy's name
Iyaad
An Arabic masculine name derived from the word 'aada', meaning 'to return'.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Iyaad is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Iyaad popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3254, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 7 births.
This profile covers 30 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2012 to 2024. 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 86% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 30 living people in the UK are called Iyaad. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Iyaad ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 7 boys were registered as Iyaad.
- • About 30 living people in the UK are estimated to have Iyaad as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3254
2024
Births in 2024
6
Latest year
Peak year
2023
7 births
Estimated living
30
2026
Meaning
What does Iyaad mean?
The name Iyaad has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, originating in the Middle East during the medieval period. It is derived from the Arabic root word "aada," which means "to return" or "to revisit." The name is believed to have been given to those who frequently traveled or returned to their homeland.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Iyaad can be found in the works of the renowned Islamic scholar and jurist, Iyaad ibn Musa al-Yahsubi (1083-1149 CE). He was born in Ceuta, a Spanish city on the North African coast, and is renowned for his contributions to the field of Maliki jurisprudence and his famous work, "Al-Shifa bi Ta'rif Huquq al-Mustafa," a biographical work on the life of the Prophet Muhammad.
Another notable figure with the name Iyaad was Iyaad ibn Ghanm (d. 708 CE), a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a prominent military leader during the early Islamic conquests. He played a crucial role in the Muslim conquest of Persia and is revered for his bravery and dedication to the cause of Islam.
In the realm of literature, Iyaad ibn Rabiaa (d. 728 CE) was a renowned Arabic poet during the Umayyad Caliphate. His poetry, which often explored themes of love and longing, has been widely studied and celebrated throughout the centuries.
During the 12th century, Iyaad ibn Musa al-Yahsubi (1083-1149 CE), mentioned earlier, was not only a prominent scholar but also a skilled diplomat. He served as a mediator between the Almoravid and Almohad dynasties, helping to negotiate peace agreements and maintain stability in the region.
In more recent times, Iyaad Madani (1936-2020) was a prominent Moroccan politician and statesman. He served as the Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) from 2001 to 2005 and played a crucial role in promoting unity and cooperation among Muslim nations.
While these are just a few notable examples, the name Iyaad has been carried by many individuals throughout history, each contributing to the rich tapestry of Arabic and Islamic culture in their own unique way.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Iyaad over time
The chart below shows babies named Iyaad registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2012 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Iyaad, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Iyaad by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Iyaad 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 | #3356 | 17 | 3 |
| 2010s | #3856 | 13 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Iyaad
- Isaac 49,129
- Ibrahim 14,115
- Ismail 4,679
- Isaiah 4,629
- Idris 3,810
- Ivan 3,146
- Isa 2,943
- Ian 2,805
- Ilyas 2,552
- Ieuan 2,515
- Ibraheem 2,384
- Ioan 2,295
FAQ
Iyaad: questions and answers
How popular is the name Iyaad in the UK right now?
In 2024, Iyaad was ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Iyaad most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 7 babies registered as Iyaad in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Iyaad?
An Arabic masculine name derived from the word 'aada', meaning 'to return'.
How many people are called Iyaad in the UK?
A total of 30 babies have been registered as Iyaad 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.