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Yahia

Boy name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Yahia: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2015.

Yahia is a powerful and enduring name, the Arabic form of Yahya, which itself corresponds to the biblical John, ultimately from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious." In the Qur'an, Yahya is revered as a prophet, the son of Zakariya, who is identified with John the Baptist in Christian tradition. This gives the name deep religious significance across both Islam and Christianity. While not a name indigenous to Scotland, it has found a home here through the country’s growing multicultural community, appearing in Scottish birth records as families celebrate their heritage. Its connection to such a pivotal prophet gives it a profound sense of spiritual purpose and grace.