Nihal vs Liham

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nihal

Boy #3,028 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"young plant, sapling"

Origin: Turkish/Persian

Cultural Roots

Turkish Arabic Indian Pakistani Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,028
Total SSA Count
41
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

Nihal Rank #3,028
Liham Rank #6,616

Nihal is more popular, ranked #3028 vs #6616 for Liham.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nihal or Liham more popular?

Nihal is more popular, ranked #3028 compared to Liham at #6616 in the United States.

What do Nihal and Liham mean?

Nihal means "young plant, sapling" (Turkish/Persian origin). Liham means "letter, written message" (Tagalog origin).

Are Nihal and Liham boy or girl names?

Nihal is primarily a boy name. Liham is primarily a boy name.

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