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Yahya

male

Meaning

"God Is Gracious"

Arabic form corresponding to John, associated with the prophet Yahya, ultimately linked to Hebrew meaning God is gracious.

Biblical

Popularity History of Yahya

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#706Top 1000

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#706

Yahya was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+175

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Yahya Nicknames

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Baby Name Lists That Include Yahya

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Quick Facts

OriginArabic, Hebrew
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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