Kadir vs Yahia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kadir

Boy #3,283 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who has power and ability"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Muslim African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,283
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kad

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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

Kadir Rank #3,283
Yahia Rank #3,131

Yahia is more popular, ranked #3131 vs #3283 for Kadir.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kadir ___

  • Kadir Ahmed
  • Kadir Hassan
  • Kadir Ibrahim
  • Kadir Omar
  • Kadir Yusuf
  • Kadir Ali

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 Kadir

Layla Amina Tariq Fatima Nizar

If you choose Yahia

Omar Hassan Fatima Leila Ibrahim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kadir or Yahia more popular?

Yahia is more popular, ranked #3131 compared to Kadir at #3283 in the United States.

What do Kadir and Yahia mean?

Kadir means "one who has power and ability" (Arabic origin). Yahia means "God is gracious, he will live" (Arabic origin).

Are Kadir and Yahia boy or girl names?

Kadir is primarily a boy name. Yahia is primarily a boy name.

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