Yahia
Every Yahia since 2000 — 561 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yahia
Yahia is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,640 in 2025 with 50 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2000, 561 American babies have been named Yahia. Its peak came in 2025, when 50 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Yahia stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yahia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50 | #2,640 |
| 2024 | 39 | #3,158 |
| 2023 | 20 | #5,061 |
| 2022 | 35 | #3,408 |
| 2021 | 41 | #3,018 |
| 2020 | 21 | #4,691 |
| 2019 | 37 | #3,194 |
| 2018 | 30 | #3,702 |
| 2017 | 39 | #3,067 |
| 2016 | 42 | #2,882 |
| 2015 | 32 | #3,510 |
| 2014 | 19 | #5,057 |
| 2013 | 19 | #4,971 |
| 2012 | 18 | #5,241 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7,484 |
| 2010 | 21 | #4,672 |
| 2009 | 7 | #10,933 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8,994 |
| 2007 | 11 | #7,565 |
| 2006 | 11 | #7,405 |
| 2005 | 11 | #7,081 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,899 |
| 2003 | 7 | #9,551 |
| 2002 | 7 | #9,365 |
| 2001 | 8 | #8,314 |
| 2000 | 8 | #8,182 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yahia in 2025?
Yahia ranked #2,640 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 50 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yahia?
561 babies have been named Yahia in the United States since 2000, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yahia most popular?
Yahia peaked in 2025, when 50 newborns received the name.
Is Yahia a boy or girl name?
Yahia is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yahia rising or falling?
Yahia is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.