Yahya vs Zayd

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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Zayd

Boy #685 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"growth, increase, abundance"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#685
Total SSA Count
395
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zay

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Popularity Comparison

Yahya Rank #706
Zayd Rank #685

Zayd is more popular, ranked #685 vs #706 for Yahya.

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

Zayd ___

  • Zayd Ahmad
  • Zayd Ali
  • Zayd Hassan
  • Zayd Ibrahim
  • Zayd Khalil
  • Zayd Omar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Yahya

Musa Ibrahim Maryam Fatima Dawud

If you choose Zayd

Zain Nour Ayaan Leila Amira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yahya or Zayd more popular?

Zayd is more popular, ranked #685 compared to Yahya at #706 in the United States.

What do Yahya and Zayd mean?

Yahya means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Arabic origin). Zayd means "growth, increase, abundance" (Arabic origin).

Are Yahya and Zayd boy or girl names?

Yahya is primarily a boy name. Zayd is primarily a boy name.

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