Yahye
About Yahye
Yahye is a masculine name with Arabic origins, primarily used in Somali, Arabic, and Muslim communities. It represents a variant spelling of Yahya, which is the Arabic form of the biblical name John (Yohanan in Hebrew). The name means 'to live' or 'he lives' in its Semitic roots. In Islamic tradition, Yahya refers to an important prophet mentioned in the Quran, equivalent to John the Baptist in Christian traditions. The spelling variant Yahye is particularly common in Somalia and among Somali diaspora communities. Though not widely used in Western countries, it carries deep religious significance for Muslim families. The name combines spiritual heritage with a meaningful concept of life and vitality.
Pronounced YAH-yuh.
As of October 2026, Yahye ranked #8882 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #4129 in 2014.
AI-written. Reviewed by Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #4,129 | 25 | 13 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | #4,933 | 20 | 10.5 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |