Abdullah vs Yahya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abdullah

Boy #782 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"slave of Allah"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim South Asian African

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Boy #706 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Arabic

Islamic Arabic Turkish African

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Abdullah Rank #782

Yahya Rank #706

Yahya is more popular, ranked #706 vs #782 for Abdullah.

Is Abdullah or Yahya more popular?

Yahya is more popular, ranked #706 compared to Abdullah at #782 in the United States.

What do Abdullah and Yahya mean?

Abdullah means "slave of Allah" (Arabic origin). Yahya means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Arabic origin).

Are Abdullah and Yahya boy or girl names?

Abdullah is primarily a boy name. Yahya is primarily a boy name.