Biju vs Ilham

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Biju

Boy #12,372 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victorious, triumphant (from Sanskrit vijaya)"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Malayali Kerala South Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12,372
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bij

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Biju Rank #12,372
Ilham Rank #8,307

Ilham is more popular, ranked #8307 vs #12372 for Biju.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Biju ___

  • Biju Kumar
  • Biju Rajan
  • Biju Mohan
  • Biju Krishnan
  • Biju Nair

Ilham ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Biju

Raju Sanu Liji Bindu Manu

If you choose Ilham

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Biju or Ilham more popular?

Ilham is more popular, ranked #8307 compared to Biju at #12372 in the United States.

What do Biju and Ilham mean?

Biju means "victorious, triumphant (from Sanskrit vijaya)" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Biju and Ilham boy or girl names?

Biju is primarily a boy name. Ilham is primarily a girl name.

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