Yahya
Meaning
“Arabic form of John, name of a prophet in the Quran”
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Yahya peaked in the 2020s.
See popularity in Brazil
Popularity in Brazil
20 people · the #124,180 first name in Brazil · median age 35
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Yahya
Most people given the name Yahya in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Yahya deep dive
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