There are
1112
Yahyas in the USA
Yahya is the
22989th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Yahya

YahyaIbn

Yahya Ibn Khalid was a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist in the 8th century who contributed to the development of Islamic legal principles.

YahyaJammeh

Yahya Jammeh is a former Gambian military officer and politician who served as the President of the Gambia from 1994 to 2017.

YahyaAyyash

Yahya Ayyash, also known as 'The Engineer,' was a Palestinian bombmaker and a key figure in the Hamas militant group during the 1990s.

YahyaKhan

Yahya Khan was a Pakistani general who served as the President and Chief Martial Law Administrator of Pakistan from 1969 to 1971.

YahyaAbdul-Mateen

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is an American actor known for his roles in TV shows like 'Watchmen' and movies like 'Aquaman' and 'The Trial of the Chicago 7.'

YahyaAroush

Yahya Aroush is a Moroccan actor known for his performances in Moroccan and international films, including 'Ali Zaoua: Prince of the Streets.'

YahyaHassan

Yahya Hassan was a Danish-Palestinian poet who gained international recognition for his debut poetry collection, addressing his experiences as a marginalized immigrant.

YahyaBirt

Yahya Birt is a British journalist, writer, and academic who has written extensively on Islam and Muslim communities in the UK.

YahyaZaini

Yahya Zaini is a Malaysian politician who has served as a member of parliament and held various ministerial positions in the Malaysian government.

YahyaEl

Yahya El Furqan is an Indonesian singer known for his powerful vocals, particularly in religious songs and nasheed performances.

Yahya Genealogy

OriginsThe name 'Yahya' is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word 'yahyā,' which means 'to live' or 'to revive.' It is most commonly associated with John the Baptist in Islamic tradition.
Geographic DistributionThe name 'Yahya' is widely used in Arabic-speaking countries, including Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Egypt, Jordan, and Yemen.
VariationsVariations of the name 'Yahya' include 'Yahia,' 'Yaḥyā,' and 'Yahyaa.'
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Yahya' are closely tied to the movement of Arab populations and their diaspora communities.