Yahia Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationYAH-hee-uh / /jɑːˈhiːə/Arabic; Hebrew
Meaning
Arabic: 'to live'; Hebrew: 'he will live'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Arabic culture, Yahia is often associated with life and vitality, reflecting the meaning of the name. In Hebrew tradition, it is linked to biblical figures, emphasizing the significance of life and survival in religious texts.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Yahia
- Yahya
International Variants
- Yahya (Arabic)
- Yahia (French)
- Yahya (Turkish)
Famous people named Yahia
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Fictional characters named Yahia
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Yahia was first seen in the United States in 2000. Yahia has ranked as high as #1381 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in New York, California, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Yahia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Yahia (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 | |
| NY | 6 | |
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 18 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2015 | 32 |
| 2016 | 42 |
| 2017 | 39 |
| 2018 | 30 |
| 2019 | 37 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2021 | 41 |
| 2022 | 35 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 39 |