Zen vs Liham

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zen

Boy #959 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"meditation, absorption"

Origin: Sanskrit via Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Chinese American Buddhist

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#959
Total SSA Count
236
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

Zen Rank #959
Liham Rank #6,616

Zen is more popular, ranked #959 vs #6616 for Liham.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zen or Liham more popular?

Zen is more popular, ranked #959 compared to Liham at #6616 in the United States.

What do Zen and Liham mean?

Zen means "meditation, absorption" (Sanskrit via Japanese origin). Liham means "letter, written message" (Tagalog origin).

Are Zen and Liham boy or girl names?

Zen is primarily a boy name. Liham is primarily a boy name.

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