Dilan vs Yahya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dilan

Boy #661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the sea, great tide"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Turkish Welsh Kurdish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#661
Total SSA Count
414
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dil

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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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dilan Rank #661
Yahya Rank #706

Dilan is more popular, ranked #661 vs #706 for Yahya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dilan ___

  • Dilan James
  • Dilan Lee
  • Dilan Scott
  • Dilan Ray
  • Dilan Cole
  • Dilan Blake

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 Dilan

Liam Ethan Aria Nora Kira

If you choose Yahya

Musa Ibrahim Maryam Fatima Dawud

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dilan or Yahya more popular?

Dilan is more popular, ranked #661 compared to Yahya at #706 in the United States.

What do Dilan and Yahya mean?

Dilan means "son of the sea, great tide" (Welsh origin). Yahya means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Arabic origin).

Are Dilan and Yahya boy or girl names?

Dilan is primarily a boy name. Yahya is primarily a boy name.

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