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Kai vs Liham

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Scandinavian Japanese American Chinese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#76
Total SSA Count
4,276
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

Kai Rank #76
Liham Rank #6,616

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #6616 for Liham.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kai or Liham more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Liham at #6616 in the United States.

What do Kai and Liham mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Liham means "letter, written message" (Tagalog origin).

Are Kai and Liham boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. Liham is primarily a boy name.

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