Yahya

Meaning of Yahya

Yahya is the Arabic form of John, meaning "God is gracious". It signifies divine grace and blessing.

Yahya has Arabic roots — browse every Arabic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Yahya

Yahya is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #616 in 2025 from #978 in 2015.

Notable people named Yahya

• Yahya Jammeh
  Former President of The Gambia
• Yahya Hassan
  Danish poet and activist
• Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
  American actor
• Yahya ibn Zakariya
  Prophet in Islam
• Yahya Kemal Beyatlı
  Turkish poet and writer

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Questions about the name Yahya

What does the name Yahya mean?

Yahya means yahya is the arabic form of john, meaning "god is gracious". it signifies divine grace and blessing, and it comes from Arabic origins.

Is Yahya a boy's or a girl's name?

Yahya is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Yahya?

In 2025, Yahya ranked #616 for boys, up from #705 the year before.

When was Yahya most popular?

Yahya peaked at #616 in 2025.