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Idris vs Yahya

Which is more popular?
Idris and Yahya are given to a similar number of US babies today.
IdrisYahya
Meaning studious, learned (disputed) Arabic name of John (the Baptist)
Origin arabic arabic
Gender Boy Boy
Pronunciation id-REES YAH-yaa
Syllables 2 2
First appeared00
Peak year2025 (391)2025 (455)
In 202500
TrendRisingRising
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Idris Yahya
192019401960198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeIdrisYahya
2020s 1,938 1,747
2010s 1,628 1,834
2000s 543 700
1990s 345 181
1980s 283 96
1970s 282 18
1950s 7 0
1910s 5 0

What does Idris mean?

Traditionally linked by Arabic sources to the root d-r-s (د-ر-س, 'to study, to learn'), giving 'studious, learned'; another old interpretation is 'interpreter'. Many scholars regard the ultimate origin as non-Arabic, since Idris is the Quranic prophet traditionally identified with the Biblical Enoch. The meaning is therefore disputed.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Idris or Yahya more popular?

Idris and Yahya are given to a similar number of US babies today.

What is the difference between Idris and Yahya?

Idris means studious, learned (disputed) (arabic origin), while Yahya means Arabic name of John (the Baptist) (arabic origin).

Which name is older, Idris or Yahya?

In US records, Idris first appears in 0 and Yahya in 0, so Idris has the longer recorded history.