Boy · #8,889 in 2026

Ayal

Name: Popularity of the name Ayal in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Ayal, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,889

Peak Rank

#5,615 (1989)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1974

First Year

2019

Last Year

1989

Peak Year

#5615

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ayal

Ayal first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1974, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1989, when 8 Ayals were born — ranking #5,615 that year. As of 2026, Ayal ranks #8,889 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 39 Ayals have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Ayal

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ayal is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Aisle
Iall
Iel
Aoul
Owel
Iol
Eyal
Auel
Ohel
Uul
Dial
Eiffel

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ayal

What does the name Ayal mean?

Ayal is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1974. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ayal in 2026?

In 2026, Ayal ranks #8,889 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Ayal most popular?

Ayal reached its peak popularity in 1989, ranking #5,615 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Ayal a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Ayal is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Ayal?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ayal include Stinson, Alee, Thaddeous. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ayal

Ayal is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1974 and has accumulated 39 births in the dataset. Ayal's peak popularity came in 1989 when it ranked #5,615. Use the chart and map above to compare Ayal's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.