Find out how popular the first name Yahia has been for the last 24 years (from 2000 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Yahia by gender

Based on the last 24 years of data, Yahia is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 20 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Yahia.

The history of the first name Yahia

The name Yahia is derived from the Arabic name Yahya, which is the Arabic form of the Hebrew name Yohanan or John. This name has its origins in ancient Semitic languages and is a variant of the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious."

The name Yahya is mentioned in the Quran as the name of John the Baptist, a prophet who was a precursor to Jesus Christ in Christian beliefs. In the Quran, Yahya is described as a righteous prophet who was granted wisdom and knowledge as a child.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Yahya can be found in ancient Arabic manuscripts and historical records from the 7th century AD. During this time, the name gained popularity among Muslims as a name for their sons, inspired by the Quranic references.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Yahia or its variants. One of the most famous was Yahia ibn Adi (893-974 AD), an Arab Christian philosopher and writer who lived in Baghdad during the Abbasid Caliphate. His works on logic, metaphysics, and theology were influential in the development of Arab and Islamic philosophy.

Another prominent figure was Yahia al-Nawawi (1233-1277 AD), a Sunni Islamic scholar and jurist from Damascus. He is renowned for his influential works on Islamic jurisprudence, particularly his compilation of hadith (prophetic traditions) known as Riyadh al-Salihin.

In the realm of science, Yahia ibn Ismail al-Ma'mun (786-833 AD) was a renowned Arab astronomer and mathematician who made significant contributions to the development of trigonometry and the study of celestial mechanics.

The name Yahia also graced notable figures in literature, such as Yahia ibn al-Mu'tazz (868-923 AD), an Abbasid prince and renowned poet who was celebrated for his mastery of Arabic poetry and his contributions to the development of literary criticism.

Another historical figure of note was Yahia ibn Yahya al-Laithi (718-803 AD), a prominent Arab grammarian and linguist from Basra, who made significant contributions to the study of Arabic grammar and syntax.

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