The nameYahia
Yahia is a boy's name, the Arabic form of John, rising in France.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
From the Arabic Yahya, often understood as "he lives".
Origin
Arabic. Yahya is the name given in the Quran to John the Baptist.
History
Found in France since the 1950s, Yahia grew in the 2010s, peaked at the end of that decade and is still given today, mostly in the Île-de-France region.
Popularity of the name Yahia
Yahia in France
Yahia was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 360 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Yahia. Its rise began around 1960, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Yahia in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 50 births a year.
Yahia in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yahia mean?
From the Arabic Yahya, often understood as "he lives".
What is the origin of the name Yahia?
Arabic. Yahya is the name given in the Quran to John the Baptist.
Is Yahia a girl's or a boy's name?
Yahia is a boy's name.