Yahya vs Kareem

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 #676 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"generous, noble, honorable"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim Egyptian Lebanese American

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Yahya Rank #706

Kareem Rank #676

Kareem is more popular, ranked #676 vs #706 for Yahya.

Is Yahya or Kareem more popular?

Kareem is more popular, ranked #676 compared to Yahya at #706 in the United States.

What do Yahya and Kareem mean?

Yahya means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Arabic origin). Kareem means "generous, noble, honorable" (Arabic origin).

Are Yahya and Kareem boy or girl names?

Yahya is primarily a boy name. Kareem is primarily a boy name.