Yahia: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: y-ahh-ee-ah
Origin: Egypt
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Region Origin: North Africa, Western Asia, Middle East
Meaning: God is gracious

Yahia is a name with Arabic origins, often associated with the name John Yahia means God is gracious, similar to Yahya, which means 'Yahweh is merciful'or 'God is gracious. 'The name Yahia has been used in various cultures, including Arabic and Hebrew traditions. Yahaira reflects joy, and positivity, while Yahya means 'Yahweh is merciful. 'Over time, the use of Yahia has remained consistent in many Middle Eastern and North African countries, where it is a common given name.

Yahia Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Yahia is currently #8863 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Yahia is currently #3849 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Yahia is currently #4357 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Yahia is currently #1920 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Yahia is currently #4464 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Yahia is currently #1960 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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