Iyad is an Arabic given name for males, derived from the root verb 'ayada', meaning 'to come back'. It translates to 'he will return' or 'he will come back'. This name is often used by Muslims around the world as it carries a positive connotation of hope and promise.
The name Iyad has seen a notable increase in popularity over the years, with birth numbers fluctuating between 5 and 16 annually from 1973 to 2023. The highest peaks occurred recently, with 16 births in 2020 and 12 births in both 2023 and 2016. Overall, there have been a total of 221 births named Iyad during this period.