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Koa vs Liham

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Koa

Boy #292 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"warrior, brave one"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#292
Total SSA Count
1,145
Syllables
2
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

Koa Rank #292
Liham Rank #6,616

Koa is more popular, ranked #292 vs #6616 for Liham.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Koa or Liham more popular?

Koa is more popular, ranked #292 compared to Liham at #6616 in the United States.

What do Koa and Liham mean?

Koa means "warrior, brave one" (Hawaiian origin). Liham means "letter, written message" (Tagalog origin).

Are Koa and Liham boy or girl names?

Koa is primarily a boy name. Liham is primarily a boy name.

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