Will my child share the name Muhammad-Yahya with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 8 UK babies named Muhammad-Yahya per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Muhammad-Yahya in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Muhammad-Yahya becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Muhammad-Yahya has been fairly steady, ranked #2,664 in 2025 against #2,682 in 2020. Its best recorded position was #2,089 in 2024.

Is Muhammad-Yahya a good choice for a distinctive name?

Muhammad-Yahya is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Muhammad-Yahya a popular baby name in the United States?

Muhammad-Yahya does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Muhammad-Yahya is a distinctive choice, ranked #2664 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Muhammad-Yahya in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Muhammad-Yahya

Muhammad-Yahya is currently at its most popular point on record, sitting at UK #2089. The name has climbed 593 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been recorded in UK data since 2012.

Muhammad-Yahya is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Muhammad-Yahya in their class.