Gender: Male
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: God's Gift, Living, Given by God, John, God is Gracious
Pronunciation: Y AH Y AH
Popularity Rank: #652
The name Yahya is of Arabic origin and means God's Gift, Living, Given by God, John, God is Gracious, A Prophet's Name, A prophets name. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Yahya is commonly found in Morocco, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and 82 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: Y AH Y AH
Y: Pronounce as in "yes" (Y EH S)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
Y: Pronounce as in "yes" (Y EH S)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Yahya is recorded 91,543 times globally, ranking it as the 652th most common name worldwide.
Yahya is most prevalent in Morocco, with 26,452 occurrences, making it the 104th most popular name in the country.
In Morocco, the name Yahya is found among 1 in every 40 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | #104 | 1 : 40 |
| Turkey | #282 | 1 : 84 |
| Saudi Arabia | #298 | 1 : 299 |
| Egypt | #668 | 1 : 298 |
| Algeria | #320 | 1 : 289 |
| Tunisia | #245 | 1 : 141 |
| Iraq | #701 | 1 : 501 |
| Oman | #228 | 1 : 332 |
| Yemen | #277 | 1 : 349 |
| Nigeria | #841 | 1 : 716 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Yahya from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 29, 2024 08:18 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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