Essa vs Yahia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Essa

Boy #3,161 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew/Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Muslim Arabic South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,161
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Es, Ess

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Yahia

Boy #3,131 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious, he will live"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic North African Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,131
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Yah, Yahya

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Popularity Comparison

Essa Rank #3,161
Yahia Rank #3,131

Yahia is more popular, ranked #3131 vs #3161 for Essa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Essa ___

  • Essa Muhammad
  • Essa Ali
  • Essa Hassan
  • Essa Ibrahim
  • Essa Yusuf
  • Essa Kareem

Yahia ___

  • Yahia Ali
  • Yahia Hassan
  • Yahia Omar
  • Yahia Nour
  • Yahia Tariq
  • Yahia Samir

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Essa

Isa Ibrahim Maryam Fatima Yusuf

If you choose Yahia

Omar Hassan Fatima Leila Ibrahim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Essa or Yahia more popular?

Yahia is more popular, ranked #3131 compared to Essa at #3161 in the United States.

What do Essa and Yahia mean?

Essa means "God is salvation" (Hebrew/Aramaic origin). Yahia means "God is gracious, he will live" (Arabic origin).

Are Essa and Yahia boy or girl names?

Essa is primarily a boy name. Yahia is primarily a boy name.

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