Zai vs Liham

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zai

Boy #3,946 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to be, to exist, present"

Origin: Chinese (在)

Cultural Roots

Chinese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,946
Total SSA Count
28
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

Zai Rank #3,946
Liham Rank #6,616

Zai is more popular, ranked #3946 vs #6616 for Liham.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zai or Liham more popular?

Zai is more popular, ranked #3946 compared to Liham at #6616 in the United States.

What do Zai and Liham mean?

Zai means "to be, to exist, present" (Chinese (在) origin). Liham means "letter, written message" (Tagalog origin).

Are Zai and Liham boy or girl names?

Zai is primarily a boy name. Liham is primarily a boy name.

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