Yahia Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Yahia means 'to give life' or 'to make alive'.
Meaning of the Name Yahia
Yahia is an Arabic name that means 'to give life' or 'to make alive'. It is derived from the Arabic word 'yahya', which is the name of a prophet in Islam. Yahia is a name that symbolizes vitality, rejuvenation, and a gift of life. It is a popular name in Arabic-speaking countries.
Popularity of the Name Yahia
The popularity for the name Yahia peaked in popularity in the year 2016 with 42 births, which ranked number 6,487 out of 30,453 unique names for that year. Yahia had the most male births in 2016 with 42, which ranked number 2,835 out of 14,199 male names. The number of births for the name Yahia has increased sharply over the last ten years from 18 births to 35 births, an increase of 94.44%. Among males, Yahia has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 18 births to 35 births, an increase of 94.44%.
Nationwide Popularity of Yahia
- 20 Year Trend of Yahia: 400.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Yahia: 94.44%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Yahia: 94.44%
Popularity of Yahia by State
For males, Yahia was most popular in Western states with 7 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 7 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Yahia. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 | 2013 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 7 | 1448 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Yahia
- Total Births of Yahia: 37 (6.88%)
- Male Births of Yahia: 37 (6.88%)
Given the upward trend of Yahia over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 6.88% increase in total births, for a total of 37 births in 2024. Male births for Yahia have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 37 male births in 2024, an increase of 6.88%.