Ishmael vs Liham

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ishmael

Boy #1,498 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will hear"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Arabic Christian Islamic Jewish

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Boy #6,616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"letter, written message"

Origin: Tagalog

Filipino Tagalog

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Ishmael Rank #1,498

Liham Rank #6,616

Ishmael is more popular, ranked #1498 vs #6616 for Liham.

Is Ishmael or Liham more popular?

Ishmael is more popular, ranked #1498 compared to Liham at #6616 in the United States.

What do Ishmael and Liham mean?

Ishmael means "God will hear" (Hebrew origin). Liham means "letter, written message" (Tagalog origin).

Are Ishmael and Liham boy or girl names?

Ishmael is primarily a boy name. Liham is primarily a boy name.