Yehia
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Salvation, God saves
Origin: Hebrew/Aramaic
Popularity: Ranked #8227 in 2025 with 10 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Yeshia, meaning salvation, god saves.
Similar names: yeshia, yahia, yehya, yeily, yeimi, yeimy, yemi, yeni
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Yehia? About 1 in 332,850 babies born in 2025 were named Yehia, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Yehia
What does the name Yehia mean?
Yehia means “Salvation, God saves” from Hebrew/Aramaic roots.
What is the origin of the name Yehia?
Yehia has Hebrew/Aramaic origin. The traditional meaning is “Salvation, God saves”.
How popular is Yehia?
Yehia ranked #7679 in 2025 — given to 10 babies that year.
When was Yehia most popular?
Yehia peaked in 2023 with 20 babies registered that year.
Is Yehia a boy or girl name?
Yehia is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Yehias in registered births are male.
Is the name Yehia rising or falling in popularity?
Yehia has risen 2454 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #10133 in 2020 to #7679 in 2025.
How long has Yehia been recorded?
Yehia appears in birth records across 16 years — from 1999 through 2025.