Holding steady, #2,604 for boys today.
Popularity of Yahia since 2000
Babies named Yahia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 87 |
| 2010s | 268 |
| 2020s | 206 |
Meaning & origin
Yahia is a masculine name of Arabic origin, a variant of Yahya, the Arabic form of John, meaning 'God is gracious.' First recorded in U.S. data in 2000, it has seen modest but steady usage. In 2025, it ranked 2,604 with about 1 in every 34,162 newborn boys receiving the name. Its peak year was 2025, indicating slow but growing recognition. The name is most common in states with large Muslim populations, such as Florida, New York, and California. Yahia remains a distinctive choice, often chosen by families who value its strong religious heritage and connection to the prophetic tradition.
Yahia is a variant transcription of Yahya, the Arabic name for the prophet John the Baptist. It derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious.' The name is widely used across the Muslim world and among Arabic-speaking Christians.
Where Yahia is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Yahia” around the world
Where Yahia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
50
babies in 2024
Quebec
6
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yahi, Yaya, Hia
Sibling names for Yahia
Names that share Yahia's style, for a brother or sister.
