Blessing, benefit, or powerful hand
Ayad is an Arabic name that carries the connotation of a blessing or a favor. It is derived from the plural form of the word for 'hand,' symbolizing power, generosity, or the means by which one bestows benefits upon others.
About 9 boys were named Ayad in 2025.
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and novelist
Former Interim Prime Minister of Iraq
Iraqi general during the Iran-Iraq War
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
