Ayaan 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

Ayaan Rank #519
Yahya Rank #706

Ayaan is more popular, ranked #519 vs #706 for Yahya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ayaan ___

  • Ayaan Ali
  • Ayaan Omar
  • Ayaan Kareem
  • Ayaan Zaid
  • Ayaan Ibrahim
  • Ayaan Rashid

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 Ayaan

Zara Layla Rayan Zayn Amara

If you choose Yahya

Musa Ibrahim Maryam Fatima Dawud

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ayaan or Yahya more popular?

Ayaan is more popular, ranked #519 compared to Yahya at #706 in the United States.

What do Ayaan and Yahya mean?

Ayaan means "God's gift" (Arabic origin). Yahya means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Arabic origin).

Are Ayaan and Yahya boy or girl names?

Ayaan is primarily a boy name. Yahya is primarily a boy name.

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