Joy vs Liham

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joy

Boy #4,996 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"great happiness, delight"

Origin: Old French joie via Latin gaudium

Cultural Roots

American English Christian Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,996
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Joy Rank #4,996
Liham Rank #6,616

Joy is more popular, ranked #4996 vs #6616 for Liham.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Joy or Liham more popular?

Joy is more popular, ranked #4996 compared to Liham at #6616 in the United States.

What do Joy and Liham mean?

Joy means "great happiness, delight" (Old French joie via Latin gaudium origin). Liham means "letter, written message" (Tagalog origin).

Are Joy and Liham boy or girl names?

Joy is primarily a boy name. Liham is primarily a boy name.

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