Is Eyal a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Eyal is commonly used as a Boy name.

It’s currently ranked #912 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

Eyal Boy

Popularity: #912 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationAY-al / eɪˈjɑːl

Hebrew

Meaning

God is my father

Historical & Cultural Background

Eyal is a Hebrew name commonly used in Israel. It has biblical roots and is often associated with strength and leadership. The name has gained popularity in modern times, particularly among Jewish families. It reflects cultural values of faith and familial connection.

Trend Summary

Eyal has seen a steady presence in Israel but remains less common in the United States.

Similar Names

Eli Ayal Yair Erez Rami Avi Ziv

Variants

Eyal
Eial

International Variants

Eyal (Hebrew)

Famous people named Eyal

Eyal Golan is an Israeli singer known for his contributions to the Mizrahi music genre.

Eyal Ofer is a prominent Israeli businessman and philanthropist, recognized for his investments in real estate and shipping.

Eyal Shahar is an Israeli actor known for his roles in various television series.

Eyal Ben-Reuven is an Israeli politician who has served in the Knesset.

Fictional characters named Eyal

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Sibling Suggestions

Noa Ariel Lior Tal Oren Eden

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Eyal was first seen in the United States in 1967. Eyal has ranked as high as #1331 nationally, which occurred in 2010, and has been most popular in New York, and California. In the past 5 years the name Eyal has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Eyal (2023)

Year:

State	Births	Share
NY	5	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1967	5
1969	7
1975	6
1976	9
1977	10
1978	8
1979	6
1981	8
1983	5
1984	6
1986	6
1987	8
1989	5
1990	7
1991	9
1993	6
1994	5
1996	8
1998	6
2001	9
2002	9
2003	5
2004	13
2005	12
2006	10
2007	13
2008	12
2009	18
2010	21
2011	21
2012	17
2013	14
2014	18
2015	13
2016	17
2017	18
2018	10
2019	11
2020	10
2021	19
2022	9
2023	13
2024	12