Salem vs Yahya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Salem

Boy #635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #706 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Arabic

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Salem Rank #635

Yahya Rank #706

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 vs #706 for Yahya.

Is Salem or Yahya more popular?

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 compared to Yahya at #706 in the United States.

What do Salem and Yahya mean?

Salem means "peace, complete" (Hebrew origin). Yahya means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Arabic origin).

Are Salem and Yahya boy or girl names?

Salem is primarily a boy name. Yahya is primarily a boy name.