Olivia 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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Olivia Rank #1
Yahya Rank #706

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #706 for Yahya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

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 Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

If you choose Yahya

Musa Ibrahim Maryam Fatima Dawud

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivia or Yahya more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Yahya at #706 in the United States.

What do Olivia and Yahya mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Yahya means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Arabic origin).

Are Olivia and Yahya boy or girl names?

Olivia is primarily a girl name. Yahya is primarily a boy name.

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