Yahye

“A variant of the name 'Yahya', meaning 'to live'.”

Somalia origin · Boy name

♂ 97% boys♀ 3% girls

#6490US 2023

14Births / yr

↓Falling

283All-time births

📅 Since 199900

How to pronounce Yahye

YAH·heye

/ˈjɑ.haɪ/ · stress on YAH · 2 syllables

“A variant of the name 'Yahya', meaning 'to live'.”

Somalia origin · Boy name

What does Yahye mean and where does it come from?

Yahye is largely used in Somalia and among Arabic-speaking communities. This name has religious significance stemming from its association with the biblical figure John the Baptist, known in Arabic as Yahya. It has maintained steady popularity in Muslim cultures and is a common name given to boys in

Cultural significance

Yahye has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Somalia-speaking communities, where it reflects values of a variant of the name 'yahya', meaning 'to live'..

Peak popularity

Reached #4104 in 2014 — currently #6490 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Yahye?

Yahye works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Yahye Grace

How popular is Yahye right now?

Falling — down 1287 spots — currently #6490 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 2000–2023#6490 · Top 4.8%

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2023

Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#6490	14	▼ down 1287 · -26% births
2022	#5203	19	▲ up 2925 · +90% births
2021	#8128	10	▼ down 1984 · -29% births
2020	#6144	14	▼ down 222 · -7% births
2015	#5922	15	▼ down 229 · -6% births
2010	#5693	16	▲ up 613 · +45% births
2000	#6306	11	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Yahye

Best Year2022Rank #5203

Peak Count19

Average Rank#6269

Current Trend↗Rising

Data Range2000 - 20237 years

The story of Yahye

Yahye is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1999. With 283 total births recorded, Yahye remains relatively uncommon.

Names that peaked alongside Yahye in 2014:

Noah Liam Mason Jacob William

Yahye by decade

Yahye peaked in the 2010s. See all 2010s names →

Decade	Births
1990s	8
2000s	98
2010s ★	163
2020s	14

💎Yahye has only 283 total recorded births since 1999 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Yahye?

Common

YahYa

What names sound and feel like Yahye?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Yahye also consider these

Yaxye

Somalia · The one who

Yahve

Hebrew · Hebrew

Yahya

Arabic · Alive, living

Yahyo

Middle East · Arabic

Jakhye

Korea · To bring success

Jakye

English · Supplanter, one who

Lakye

American · Warrior, leader

Kanye

American · The only one

Common questions about the name Yahye

What does the name Yahye mean?

Yahye means "A variant of the name 'Yahya', meaning 'to live'." — a name rooted in Somalia tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Yahye?

Yahye is currently a distinctive and less common name as a boy name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Yahye have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Yahye?

Yahye originates from Somalia tradition. Somalia names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How do you pronounce the name Yahye?

Yahye is a two-syllable name pronounced Y AA1 HH AY0. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.

Is Yahye trending right now?

Yahye is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.