Yahya vs Zayd

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 #685 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"growth, increase, abundance"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim South Asian African

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Yahya Rank #706

Zayd Rank #685

Zayd is more popular, ranked #685 vs #706 for Yahya.

Is Yahya or Zayd more popular?

Zayd is more popular, ranked #685 compared to Yahya at #706 in the United States.

What do Yahya and Zayd mean?

Yahya means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Arabic origin). Zayd means "growth, increase, abundance" (Arabic origin).

Are Yahya and Zayd boy or girl names?

Yahya is primarily a boy name. Zayd is primarily a boy name.