Kenji vs Liham

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenji

Boy #853 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, vigorous second son"

Origin: Japanese (健二)

Cultural Roots

Japanese Japanese-American Asian-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#853
Total SSA Count
283
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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

Kenji Rank #853
Liham Rank #6,616

Kenji is more popular, ranked #853 vs #6616 for Liham.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenji or Liham more popular?

Kenji is more popular, ranked #853 compared to Liham at #6616 in the United States.

What do Kenji and Liham mean?

Kenji means "strong, vigorous second son" (Japanese (健二) origin). Liham means "letter, written message" (Tagalog origin).

Are Kenji and Liham boy or girl names?

Kenji is primarily a boy name. Liham is primarily a boy name.

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