Eyal Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Eyal means 'stag' or 'deer' in Hebrew.
Meaning of the Name Eyal
Eyal is a Hebrew name derived from the word 'ayal' which means 'stag' or 'deer'. The stag is often associated with strength, grace, and nobility. The name Eyal can also be linked to the biblical figure Eyal ben Shubel, who was a prominent leader during the time of King David. It is a masculine name that is commonly used in Israel.
Popularity of the Name Eyal
The popularity for the name Eyal peaked in popularity in the year 2010 with 21 births, which ranked number 10,693 out of 31,652 unique names for that year. Eyal had the most male births in 2010 with 21, which ranked number 4,513 out of 14,266 male names. The number of births for the name Eyal has declined sharply over the last ten years from 17 births to 9 births, a decline of -47.06%. Among males, Eyal has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 17 births to 9 births, a decline of -47.06%.
Nationwide Popularity of Eyal
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- 10 Year Trend of Eyal: -47.06%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Eyal: -47.06%
Popularity of Eyal by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Eyal. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Eyal in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Eyal is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Eyal
- Total Births of Eyal: 8 (-6.16%)
- Male Births of Eyal: 8 (-6.16%)
Given the downward trend of Eyal over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -6.16% decrease in total births, for a total of 8 births in 2024. Male births for Eyal have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 8 male births in 2024, a decrease of -6.16%.