Yahya
Yahya: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Yahya
- A male given name from Arabic.
Etymology
From Arabic يَحْيَى (yaḥyā), equivalent to John in the Qur'an.
How popular is Yahya?
Since 1880, 6 girls and 4,576 boys in the U.S. have been named Yahya (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #16664 in 2011. Its highest rank for boys was #616 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #616 for boys, with 455 babies given the name.
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Yahya FAQ
What does the name Yahya mean?
A male given name from Arabic. From Arabic يَحْيَى (yaḥyā), equivalent to John in the Qur'an.
What is the origin of the name Yahya?
Yahya is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Yahya?
Since 1880, 6 girls and 4,576 boys in the U.S. have been named Yahya (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #16664 in 2011. Its highest rank for boys was #616 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #616 for boys, with 455 babies given the name.
Is Yahya a boy or girl name?
Yahya is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 6 girls and 4,576 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.