Eid
Meaningfestival · Arabic
Eid is an Arabic boy name meaning “festival”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name.
Did you know?
- GenerationEid peaked in 1999, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Eid you'd meet today is about 26 years old.
- HistoryEid first shows up in US birth records in 1999, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 26 years since.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Eid
Eid is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “festival”. Short and strong, it's said in a single beat with a crisp finish, so it pairs easily with a longer middle name. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
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- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
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Questions about the name Eid
What does the name Eid mean?
Eid means “festival” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Parv (“festival”) and Abiodun (“born during a festival”).
What is the origin of the name Eid?
Eid is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Eid a boy or girl name?
Eid is a boy name.
How popular is the name Eid?
Eid is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2005. It peaked at #9,912 in 1999, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Eid?
If you like Eid, you might also like Parv and Abiodun.
What should I know before naming my baby Eid?
Eid is an Arabic boy name meaning “festival”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.