How Many People Are Named Yahya?
4,125
people in the United States are named Yahya
1 in 81,212 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#4719
💎💎 Very Rare
Population Percentage
0.0012%
Of US population
Peak Year
2024
378 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Arabic, Turkish, Persian
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Arabic, Turkish and Persian form of Yochanan (see JOHN). This name honours John the Baptist, a prophet in Islam.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 10.0 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1972 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
New York
472
California
364
Texas
317
Minnesota
312
Illinois
201
Ohio
190
Michigan
164
Virginia
157
New Jersey
127
Washington
112
💡 Fun Facts About "Yahya"
- 378 babies were named Yahya in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2024
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1972
- Most popular in New York
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