Yahya vs Zamir

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

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Zamir

Boy #741 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"song, nightingale"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Arabic South Asian Central Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#741
Total SSA Count
347
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zam

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Yahya Rank #706
Zamir Rank #741

Yahya is more popular, ranked #706 vs #741 for Zamir.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Yahya ___

  • Yahya Abdul
  • Yahya Mohammed
  • Yahya Ibrahim
  • Yahya Khalid
  • Yahya Tariq
  • Yahya Hassan

Zamir ___

  • Zamir David
  • Zamir Isaac
  • Zamir Elias
  • Zamir Jonah
  • Zamir Emmanuel
  • Zamir Samuel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Yahya

Musa Ibrahim Maryam Fatima Dawud

If you choose Zamir

Tamir Amir Leila Miriam Ezra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yahya or Zamir more popular?

Yahya is more popular, ranked #706 compared to Zamir at #741 in the United States.

What do Yahya and Zamir mean?

Yahya means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Arabic origin). Zamir means "song, nightingale" (Hebrew origin).

Are Yahya and Zamir boy or girl names?

Yahya is primarily a boy name. Zamir is primarily a boy name.

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