| Meaning | he lives |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Ya-hi-a |
Elegant and spiritually significant, Yahia resonates with deep cultural and religious meaning while maintaining beautiful phonetic simplicity. This name flows melodically, creating a gentle yet purposeful sound that reflects both strength and grace. It's internationally recognized within its cultural context while being accessible to diverse communities. Yahia carries profound historical weight, connecting to prophetic tradition and spiritual heritage, making it particularly meaningful for families honoring religious roots. The name suggests someone of contemplative nature and moral grounding, embodying wisdom and thoughtfulness. Boys named Yahia often develop strong connections to both heritage and contemporary identity, bridging tradition with modern life seamlessly. The pronunciation, while having slight variations, remains recognizable across cultures and languages. Yahia represents more than just a name—it's a blessing, a hope, an aspiration wrapped in three beautiful syllables. For parents seeking a name with spiritual depth, cultural authenticity, and timeless appeal, Yahia offers all this while remaining perfectly suited for raising a child in today's interconnected, multicultural world.
| Ya |
| Yah |
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| Yahia Ben Mahmoud | Tunisian footballer |
| Yahia El-Meshad | Egyptian squash player |
| Yahia Fofana | Ivorian footballer |
| Yahia Lababidi | Egyptian-American poet and essayist |
| Yahia Mustafa | Syrian politician |
| Yahia Nadrani | Algerian boxer |
| Yahia Al-Shehri | Saudi Arabian footballer |
| Yahia Abdoul-Karim | Chadian diplomat |
| Yahia al-Shihri | Saudi Arabian militant |
| Yahia Gouasmi | French-Algerian political activist |
| Yahia Ghosheh | Jordanian economist |
| Yahia Ismaïl | Algerian wrestler |
| Yahia Jaber | Palestinian poet |
| Yahia Mohamed | Libyan footballer |
| Yahia Rashid | Iraqi politician |
| Yahia Saoudi | Algerian footballer |
| Yahia Shurbaji | Syrian weightlifter |
| Yahia Yousfi | Algerian politician |
| Yahia Zayd | Moroccan footballer |
| Yahia the Explorer | adventurous character in a children's book series |
| Yahia Smith | detective protagonist in a mystery novel series |
| Yahia Stark | space explorer in a science fiction story |
| Yahia Johnson | wizard character in a fantasy novel |
| Yahia Martinez | time traveler in a speculative fiction story |
| Yahia Carter | undercover spy in a thriller novel |
| Yahia Blackwood | sorcerer in a fantasy epic |
| Yahia Cohen | historical figure in an alternate history tale |
| Yahia Silverman | superhero with telepathic abilities in a comic series |
| Yahia Rivers | post-apocalyptic survivor in a dystopian novel |
| Yahia Santiago | pirate captain in a swashbuckling adventure |
| Yahia Greene | young adult coming-of-age novel protagonist |
| Yahia Windsor | nobleman in a medieval fantasy story |
| Yahia Thatcher | cyberpunk hacker character |
| Yahia Knight | medieval fantasy quest character |
| Yahia Frost | supernatural being in a paranormal romance |
| Yahia Stone | stone-crafter in a historical fiction setting |
| Yahia Tremaine | explorer in a steampunk-themed story |
| Yahia Blackthorn | dark fantasy anti-hero |
| Yahia Greenwood | nature-loving character in a contemporary fiction |