Yahya vs Emir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yahya

Boy #706 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Arabic

Islamic Arabic Turkish African

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Boy #558 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, commander, ruler"

Origin: Arabic amir (أمير)

Turkish Arabic Bosnian Azerbaijani Muslim

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Yahya Rank #706

Emir Rank #558

Emir is more popular, ranked #558 vs #706 for Yahya.

Is Yahya or Emir more popular?

Emir is more popular, ranked #558 compared to Yahya at #706 in the United States.

What do Yahya and Emir mean?

Yahya means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Arabic origin). Emir means "prince, commander, ruler" (Arabic amir (أمير) origin).

Are Yahya and Emir boy or girl names?

Yahya is primarily a boy name. Emir is primarily a boy name.