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Jay vs Liham

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

Cultural Roots

American English South Asian Universal

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#397
Total SSA Count
819
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Liham

Boy #6,616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"letter, written message"

Origin: Tagalog

Cultural Roots

Filipino Tagalog

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,616
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jay Rank #397
Liham Rank #6,616

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #6616 for Liham.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jay or Liham more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Liham at #6616 in the United States.

What do Jay and Liham mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Liham means "letter, written message" (Tagalog origin).

Are Jay and Liham boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Liham is primarily a boy name.

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