Yahye

♂ Boy

Pronounced YAH-yah /ˈjɑ.jɑ/Medium

Meaning: A Somali spelling of Yahya — the Arabic form of John, variously 'he gives life; God is gracious' — the name of the prophet Yahya (John the Baptist) in Islam; we note the prophetLow

In 30 seconds: He gives life; the Arabic John: Yahye spells Yahya. Crisp, devout, and warm (said 'YAH-yah').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningA Somali spelling of Yahya — the Arabic form of John, variously 'he gives life; God is gracious' — the name of the prophet Yahya (John the Baptist) in Islam; we note the prophet

U.S. rank (2024)#7206 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 338

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Yahye is a Somali spelling of Yahya — the Arabic form of John, variously 'he gives life; God is gracious' — the name of the prophet Yahya (John the Baptist) in Islam (we note the prophet). A crisp, devout name (said 'YAH-yah').

In the U.S. it appears in Somali families. Rare in this spelling, he-gives-life at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Yahya is the Arabic form of John, variously 'he gives life; God is gracious' — the name of the prophet Yahya (John the Baptist) in Islam — Yahye is a Somali spelling, crisp and devout (we note the prophet; said 'YAH-yah').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Yahya — prophet noted

Variations

YahyaYahayaYehya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yahye mean?

Yahye spells Yahya — the Arabic John, 'he gives life; God is gracious' (the prophet Yahya, John the Baptist). We note the prophet.

How do you pronounce Yahye?

It's said YAH-yah /ˈjɑ.jɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Yahye a boy or girl name?

Yahye is a boy's name.

How popular is Yahye?

Yahye is a rare name in the U.S.