Rayan vs Yahya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rayan

Boy #580 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gates of paradise"

Origin: Arabic/Islamic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim North African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#580
Total SSA Count
491
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ray

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Rayan Rank #580
Yahya Rank #706

Rayan is more popular, ranked #580 vs #706 for Yahya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rayan ___

  • Rayan Omar
  • Rayan Malik
  • Rayan Sami
  • Rayan Kareem
  • Rayan Yusuf
  • Rayan Nour

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 Rayan

Nadia Layla Omar Yasmin Amir

If you choose Yahya

Musa Ibrahim Maryam Fatima Dawud

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rayan or Yahya more popular?

Rayan is more popular, ranked #580 compared to Yahya at #706 in the United States.

What do Rayan and Yahya mean?

Rayan means "gates of paradise" (Arabic/Islamic origin). Yahya means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Arabic origin).

Are Rayan and Yahya boy or girl names?

Rayan is primarily a boy name. Yahya is primarily a boy name.

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