Yahya vs Salem

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 #635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

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Yahya Rank #706

Salem Rank #635

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 vs #706 for Yahya.

Is Yahya or Salem more popular?

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 compared to Yahya at #706 in the United States.

What do Yahya and Salem mean?

Yahya means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Arabic origin). Salem means "peace, complete" (Hebrew origin).

Are Yahya and Salem boy or girl names?

Yahya is primarily a boy name. Salem is primarily a boy name.