Yahya vs Yahir

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 #763 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he will enlighten, God shines"

Origin: Hebrew

Mexican Latin American Arabic

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Yahya Rank #706

Yahir Rank #763

Yahya is more popular, ranked #706 vs #763 for Yahir.

Is Yahya or Yahir more popular?

Yahya is more popular, ranked #706 compared to Yahir at #763 in the United States.

What do Yahya and Yahir mean?

Yahya means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Arabic origin). Yahir means "he will enlighten, God shines" (Hebrew origin).

Are Yahya and Yahir boy or girl names?

Yahya is primarily a boy name. Yahir is primarily a boy name.