Matai vs Liham

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matai

Boy #5,507 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"chief, family title"

Origin: Samoan

Cultural Roots

Samoan Polynesian New Zealand

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,507
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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

Matai Rank #5,507
Liham Rank #6,616

Matai is more popular, ranked #5507 vs #6616 for Liham.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matai or Liham more popular?

Matai is more popular, ranked #5507 compared to Liham at #6616 in the United States.

What do Matai and Liham mean?

Matai means "chief, family title" (Samoan origin). Liham means "letter, written message" (Tagalog origin).

Are Matai and Liham boy or girl names?

Matai is primarily a boy name. Liham is primarily a boy name.

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