Yahir vs Yahya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yahir

Boy #763 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he will enlighten, God shines"

Origin: Hebrew

Mexican Latin American Arabic

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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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Yahir Rank #763

Yahya Rank #706

Yahya is more popular, ranked #706 vs #763 for Yahir.

Is Yahir or Yahya more popular?

Yahya is more popular, ranked #706 compared to Yahir at #763 in the United States.

What do Yahir and Yahya mean?

Yahir means "he will enlighten, God shines" (Hebrew origin). Yahya means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Arabic origin).

Are Yahir and Yahya boy or girl names?

Yahir is primarily a boy name. Yahya is primarily a boy name.