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Omari vs Yahya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Omari

Boy #619 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God the highest (variant interpretation)"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Swahili-speaking African Arabic American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#619
Total SSA Count
461
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Yahya

Boy #706 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Arabic

Cultural Roots

Islamic Arabic Turkish African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#706
Total SSA Count
378
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Omari Rank #619
Yahya Rank #706

Omari is more popular, ranked #619 vs #706 for Yahya.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Omari or Yahya more popular?

Omari is more popular, ranked #619 compared to Yahya at #706 in the United States.

What do Omari and Yahya mean?

Omari means "God the highest (variant interpretation)" (Arabic origin). Yahya means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Arabic origin).

Are Omari and Yahya boy or girl names?

Omari is primarily a boy name. Yahya is primarily a boy name.

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