Yahia vs Shamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yahia

Boy #3,131 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God is gracious, he will live"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Islamic North African Middle Eastern

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Boy #3,303 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to guard, to keep watch"

Origin: Hebrew

African American Jewish Arabic American

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Yahia Rank #3,131

Shamar Rank #3,303

Yahia is more popular, ranked #3131 vs #3303 for Shamar.

Is Yahia or Shamar more popular?

Yahia is more popular, ranked #3131 compared to Shamar at #3303 in the United States.

What do Yahia and Shamar mean?

Yahia means "God is gracious, he will live" (Arabic origin). Shamar means "to guard, to keep watch" (Hebrew origin).

Are Yahia and Shamar boy or girl names?

Yahia is primarily a boy name. Shamar is primarily a boy name.