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Yahya vs Idris

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

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

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

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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Yahya or Idris more popular?

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

What is the difference between Yahya and Idris?

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

Which name is older, Yahya or Idris?

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