Yahya
Yahya first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2025, when 455 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Yahya popular?
Rising Yahya has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 1,747 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,834 | |
| 2000s | 700 | |
| 1990s | 181 | |
| 1980s | 96 | |
| 1970s | 18 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Yahya mean?
The Arabic name of the prophet John the Baptist, Yahya. Traditionally associated with the root h-y-y (ح-ي-ي, 'to live'), read as 'he lives' or 'shall live', although as a prophet's name its ultimate origin is debated and linked to the Hebrew Yohanan. Hedged accordingly.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yahya mean?
Yahya means Arabic name of John (the Baptist). The Arabic name of the prophet John the Baptist, Yahya. Traditionally associated with the root h-y-y (ح-ي-ي, 'to live'), read as 'he lives' or 'shall live', although as a prophet's name its ultimate origin is debated and linked to the Hebrew Yohanan. Hedged accordingly.
What is the origin of the name Yahya?
Yahya is of arabic origin.
How do you pronounce Yahya?
Yahya is pronounced “YAH-yaa.”
Is Yahya a boy or a girl name?
Yahya is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Yahya a popular name right now?
Yahya has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Yahya?
In 2025, Yahya ranked #616 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Yahya most popular?
Yahya was most popular in 2025, when about 455 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Yahya?
Names similar to Yahya include Hassan, Tariq, Rayan, Idris, Karim.
What names go well with Yahya?
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