Abdullah vs Yahya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yahya

Boy #706 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Arabic

Cultural Roots

Islamic Arabic Turkish African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#706
Total SSA Count
378
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yaya

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Abdullah Rank #782
Yahya Rank #706

Yahya is more popular, ranked #706 vs #782 for Abdullah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abdullah ___

  • Abdullah Muhammad
  • Abdullah Ali
  • Abdullah Omar
  • Abdullah Hassan
  • Abdullah Khalid
  • Abdullah Ibrahim

Yahya ___

  • Yahya Abdul
  • Yahya Mohammed
  • Yahya Ibrahim
  • Yahya Khalid
  • Yahya Tariq
  • Yahya Hassan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abdullah

Ibrahim Fatimah Zainab Omar Aisha

If you choose Yahya

Musa Ibrahim Maryam Fatima Dawud

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abdullah or Yahya more popular?

Yahya is more popular, ranked #706 compared to Abdullah at #782 in the United States.

What do Abdullah and Yahya mean?

Abdullah means "slave of Allah" (Arabic origin). Yahya means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Arabic origin).

Are Abdullah and Yahya boy or girl names?

Abdullah is primarily a boy name. Yahya is primarily a boy name.

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