Names like Yahya
If Yahya is on your list, these boy names have the same feel, from Arabic classics to names with a similar sound. Yahya has climbed the charts since 2000, so the list leans toward other names on the way up.
Top matches: Hamza, Musa, Yousef and Hassan.
24 boy names like Yahya
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- Hamza#541Hamza means "strong" or "steadfast." It can also mean "lion," symbolizing courage and…Also ArabicSimilar popularity curve
- Musa#470Musa is the Arabic form of Moses.Also ArabicRising, like Yahya
- Yousef#745Yousef means "God increases" or "God adds".Also ArabicSimilar popularity curve
- Hassan#626Hassan means "handsome" or "good".Also ArabicSimilar popularity curve
- Yusuf#450Yusuf means "God increases" or "God adds".Also ArabicSimilar popularity curve
- Samir#643Samir means "companion in evening talk" or "entertaining companion".Also ArabicSimilar popularity curve
- Emir#551Emir means "commander" or "prince." It is a title given to rulers or leaders, signifying…Also ArabicRising, like Yahya
- Zahir#738Zahir means "manifest," "evident," or "obvious." It suggests someone who is clear and…Also ArabicSimilar popularity curve
- Rayan#588It means "heaven's gate" or "abundantly watered."Also ArabicSimilar popularity curve
- Mustafa#761The chosen one; selected.Also ArabicSimilar popularity curve
- Zaiden#609Zaiden means "to increase" or "abundance." It suggests growth and prosperity.Also Arabic2 syllables
- Amiri#604Amiri means "prince" or "commander."Also ArabicRising, like Yahya
- Zayd#633Zayd means "abundance" or "growth." It can also mean "to increase."Also ArabicRising, like Yahya
- Ayaan#465Ayaan means "God's gift" or "reward".Also ArabicSimilar popularity curve
- KhazaKhaza likely means "treasure" or "hidden wealth."Also Arabic2 syllables
- Ali#306This name means "high," "exalted," or "champion." It often signifies someone who is…Also ArabicSimilar popularity curve
- Zain#567Beauty, grace, adornmentAlso ArabicSimilar popularity curve
- Jahmir#726Jahmir is a modern name that blends Arabic elements with American naming trends.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Ibrahim#351Father of multitudesAlso ArabicSimilar popularity curve
- Idris#694Idris has a few meanings.Rising, like Yahya2 syllables
- Kairo#226It refers to Cairo, the capital city of Egypt.Also ArabicRising, like Yahya
- KarimKarim means "generous" or "noble".Also Arabic2 syllables
- Khalil#384Khalil means "friend".Also Arabic2 syllables
- Nasir#487Nasir means "helper" or "victorious".Also Arabic2 syllables
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- What names are similar to Yahya?
- Names with a similar style to Yahya include Hamza, Musa, Yousef, Hassan, Yusuf and Samir.
- How are these names matched to Yahya?
- Each name is compared with Yahya on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Yahya has climbed the charts since 2000, so the list leans toward other names on the way up.
- What other Arabic names are like Yahya?
- Hamza, Musa, Yousef, Hassan and Yusuf share Yahya's Arabic roots.