Yahya Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Yahya Name at a Glance

Name	Yahya
Meaning	Given by God.
Origin	Egyptian
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Yahya Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Yahya means “Given by God”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Yahya Name Origin

Our database records Yahya under Egyptian origin. Browse more Egyptian baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Yahya a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Yahya is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Yahya

When considering Yahya for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.