Yahya vs Samir

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 #591 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"evening conversation partner"

Origin: Arabic samara

Arabic Persian Indian North African Muslim

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Yahya Rank #706

Samir Rank #591

Samir is more popular, ranked #591 vs #706 for Yahya.

Is Yahya or Samir more popular?

Samir is more popular, ranked #591 compared to Yahya at #706 in the United States.

What do Yahya and Samir mean?

Yahya means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Arabic origin). Samir means "evening conversation partner" (Arabic samara origin).

Are Yahya and Samir boy or girl names?

Yahya is primarily a boy name. Samir is primarily a boy name.