Yahya Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationYAH-yah / /ˈjɑː.jɑː/Arabic; Hebrew
Meaning
Arabic: 'to live'; Hebrew: 'John'
Historical & Cultural Background
Yahya is a name of Arabic origin, commonly associated with the Islamic prophet John the Baptist. In Islamic tradition, Yahya is revered as a prophet and messenger. The name is also found in Hebrew culture, where it is linked to the biblical figure John. It is a popular name in various Muslim-majority countries and communities.
Trend Summary
The name Yahya has seen consistent use in Muslim communities, though specific popularity trends in the U.S. are less documented.
Similar Names
Variants
- Yahia
- Yahya
International Variants
- Yohanan (Hebrew)
- Johann (German)
- Giovanni (Italian)
- Juan (Spanish)
Famous people named Yahya
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is an American actor known for his roles in 'Watchmen' and 'Aquaman'.
Yahya Jammeh was the President of The Gambia from 1994 to 2017.
Yahya Khan was a military ruler and the third President of Pakistan from 1969 to 1971.
Yahya Al-Shehri is a Saudi Arabian footballer who has played for the national team.
Fictional characters named Yahya
Yahya is a character in the Islamic tradition, known as John the Baptist, who is recognized for his role in the story of Jesus.
Yahya is a character in the video game 'Assassin's Creed', representing a historical figure.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Yahya was first seen in the United States in 1972. Yahya has ranked as high as #990 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, Minnesota, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Yahya has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Yahya (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 43 | |
| NY | 40 | |
| IL | 36 | |
| TX | 33 | |
| MN | 25 | |
| OH | 20 | |
| MI | 19 | |
| VA | 17 | |
| NC | 14 | |
| GA | 13 | |
| FL | 12 | |
| PA | 10 | |
| MA | 9 | |
| TN | 8 | |
| WA | 8 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 13 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1986 | 16 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 17 |
| 1992 | 21 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 20 |
| 1997 | 25 |
| 1998 | 24 |
| 1999 | 30 |
| 2000 | 43 |
| 2001 | 56 |
| 2002 | 35 |
| 2003 | 47 |
| 2004 | 55 |
| 2005 | 67 |
| 2006 | 80 |
| 2007 | 90 |
| 2008 | 94 |
| 2009 | 133 |
| 2010 | 113 |
| 2011 | 130 |
| 2012 | 158 |
| 2013 | 173 |
| 2014 | 167 |
| 2015 | 211 |
| 2016 | 224 |
| 2017 | 230 |
| 2018 | 202 |
| 2019 | 226 |
| 2020 | 210 |
| 2021 | 195 |
| 2022 | 243 |
| 2023 | 265 |
| 2024 | 378 |