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Yahya is a masculine name used in Arabic and Turkish. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Arabic form of Yoḥanan (see John) appearing in the Quran, as well as the Turkish and Persian form. This name honours John the Baptist, a prophet in Islam." It ranked #616 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, arabic form of Yoḥanan (see John) appearing in the Quran, as well as the Turkish and Persian form. This name honours John the Baptist, a prophet in Islam. The entry lists its usage as Arabic, Turkish, Persian, Indonesian and others.
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Popularity
Yahya ranked #616 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #616 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yahya mean?
Behind the Name does not give Yahya a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: arabic form of Yoḥanan.
Is Yahya a popular name?
Yahya ranked #616 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Yahya a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Yahya appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Yahya — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
