To live or he lives
Yehya is an Arabic name derived from the root 'h-y-y', meaning life. It is the Arabic form of the Hebrew name Yochanan (John) and is the name of a prophet in the Quran.
Less common today
Yehya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,698 in 1999.
Prophet known in Christianity as John the Baptist
Former President of the Gambia
Emmy-winning American actor
Iranian football coach and former player
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
