Light vs Liham

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Light

Boy #5,561 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"illumination, radiance"

Origin: Old English (lēoht)

Cultural Roots

English Modern Spiritual

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,561
Total SSA Count
17
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

Light Rank #5,561
Liham Rank #6,616

Light is more popular, ranked #5561 vs #6616 for Liham.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Light or Liham more popular?

Light is more popular, ranked #5561 compared to Liham at #6616 in the United States.

What do Light and Liham mean?

Light means "illumination, radiance" (Old English (lēoht) origin). Liham means "letter, written message" (Tagalog origin).

Are Light and Liham boy or girl names?

Light is primarily a boy name. Liham is primarily a boy name.

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