Rakim vs Liham

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rakim

Boy #4,670 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"writer, scribe, one who inscribes"

Origin: Arabic r-k-m root

Cultural Roots

Muslim Arabic African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,670
Total SSA Count
22
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

Rakim Rank #4,670
Liham Rank #6,616

Rakim is more popular, ranked #4670 vs #6616 for Liham.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rakim or Liham more popular?

Rakim is more popular, ranked #4670 compared to Liham at #6616 in the United States.

What do Rakim and Liham mean?

Rakim means "writer, scribe, one who inscribes" (Arabic r-k-m root origin). Liham means "letter, written message" (Tagalog origin).

Are Rakim and Liham boy or girl names?

Rakim is primarily a boy name. Liham is primarily a boy name.

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