Yahya vs Mohammad

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 #599 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one deserving of praise"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim South Asian Turkish Persian Indonesian African

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Yahya Rank #706

Mohammad Rank #599

Mohammad is more popular, ranked #599 vs #706 for Yahya.

Is Yahya or Mohammad more popular?

Mohammad is more popular, ranked #599 compared to Yahya at #706 in the United States.

What do Yahya and Mohammad mean?

Yahya means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Arabic origin). Mohammad means "one deserving of praise" (Arabic origin).

Are Yahya and Mohammad boy or girl names?

Yahya is primarily a boy name. Mohammad is primarily a boy name.