Hamish vs Lijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hamish

Boy #6,152 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew via Gaelic

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Boy #5,952 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew (from Elijah)

Hebrew English American

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Hamish Rank #6,152

Lijah Rank #5,952

Lijah is more popular, ranked #5952 vs #6152 for Hamish.

Is Hamish or Lijah more popular?

Lijah is more popular, ranked #5952 compared to Hamish at #6152 in the United States.

What do Hamish and Lijah mean?

Hamish means "supplanter" (Hebrew via Gaelic origin). Lijah means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew (from Elijah) origin).

Are Hamish and Lijah boy or girl names?

Hamish is primarily a boy name. Lijah is primarily a boy name.