Yahya vs Yosef

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 #612 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will add, He shall increase"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Israeli Arabic Ethiopian

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Yahya Rank #706

Yosef Rank #612

Yosef is more popular, ranked #612 vs #706 for Yahya.

Is Yahya or Yosef more popular?

Yosef is more popular, ranked #612 compared to Yahya at #706 in the United States.

What do Yahya and Yosef mean?

Yahya means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Arabic origin). Yosef means "God will add, He shall increase" (Hebrew origin).

Are Yahya and Yosef boy or girl names?

Yahya is primarily a boy name. Yosef is primarily a boy name.