The nameIyed

Iyed is a Tunisian form of Iyad, a boy's name of Arabic origin. It has been fashionable in France since the 2010s.

Meaning

Iyed is linked to the Arabic iyad, meaning "strength, support".

Origin

Arabic, especially Tunisian.

History

Iyed appeared in France in 1997 and peaked in the late 2010s.

Popularity of the name Iyed

Iyed in France

359thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2017peak year (255 births)
2,935babies named Iyed in France since 1900
0128255 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Iyed was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,745 births over the decade, 59% of all recorded babies named Iyed. Its rise began around 2008, and it peaked in 2017. Half of all babies named Iyed in France were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 148 births a year on average, against 233 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Iyed mean?

Iyed is linked to the Arabic iyad, meaning "strength, support".

What is the origin of the name Iyed?

Arabic, especially Tunisian.

Is Iyed a girl's or a boy's name?

Iyed is a boy's name.