Find out how popular the first name Jahya has been for the last 15 years (from 2002 to 2016) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jahya by gender

Based on the last 15 years of data, Jahya is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2016, there were 8 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Jahya.

The history of the first name Jahya

The name Jahya is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "hayya," which means "life" or "alive." It is a masculine name that has been used in the Middle East and North Africa for centuries.

In Islamic tradition, the name Jahya is closely associated with the prophet Yahya, also known as John the Baptist. Yahya is mentioned in the Quran and is revered by Muslims as a prophet of God.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Jahya can be found in the Quranic verse, "And peace be upon him the day he was born, and the day he dies, and the day he shall be raised alive!" (Surah Maryam, verse 15).

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Jahya. One of the most famous was Jahya ibn Adi (893-974 CE), a renowned Arab Christian philosopher, mathematician, and translator who lived during the Abbasid Caliphate.

Another prominent figure was Jahya al-Antaki (1052-1109 CE), a renowned Arab physician and philosopher who made significant contributions to the field of medicine.

In the realm of literature, Jahya ibn Masawayh (777-857 CE) was an influential Arab writer and philosopher who authored several books on ethics and philosophy.

During the Umayyad Caliphate, Jahya ibn Yahya al-Ghassani (717-742 CE) was a notable Arab general and governor who played a crucial role in the expansion of the caliphate.

In more recent times, Jahya Kemal (1884-1958) was a renowned Turkish poet and writer who is considered one of the pioneers of the Turkish literature movement in the early 20th century.

These are just a few examples of the many notable figures throughout history who have borne the name Jahya, reflecting its deep roots and cultural significance in the Arab and Islamic world.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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