Yahya vs Karim

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 #819 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"honorable, bountiful"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim North African Middle Eastern

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Yahya Rank #706

Karim Rank #819

Yahya is more popular, ranked #706 vs #819 for Karim.

Is Yahya or Karim more popular?

Yahya is more popular, ranked #706 compared to Karim at #819 in the United States.

What do Yahya and Karim mean?

Yahya means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Arabic origin). Karim means "honorable, bountiful" (Arabic origin).

Are Yahya and Karim boy or girl names?

Yahya is primarily a boy name. Karim is primarily a boy name.