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Yahya vs Rayan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yahya

Boy #706 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Arabic

Cultural Roots

Islamic Arabic Turkish African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#706
Total SSA Count
378
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Rayan

Boy #580 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gates of paradise"

Origin: Arabic/Islamic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim North African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#580
Total SSA Count
491
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Yahya Rank #706
Rayan Rank #580

Rayan is more popular, ranked #580 vs #706 for Yahya.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yahya or Rayan more popular?

Rayan is more popular, ranked #580 compared to Yahya at #706 in the United States.

What do Yahya and Rayan mean?

Yahya means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Arabic origin). Rayan means "gates of paradise" (Arabic/Islamic origin).

Are Yahya and Rayan boy or girl names?

Yahya is primarily a boy name. Rayan is primarily a boy name.

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