James vs Liham

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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
Nicknames
Lee, Li

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Liham Rank #6,616

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6616 for Liham.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Liham ___

  • Liham Gabriel
  • Liham Jose
  • Liham Miguel
  • Liham Angelo
  • Liham Rafael
  • Liham Luis

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Liham

Buhay Diwata Bayani Liwanag Diwa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Liham more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Liham at #6616 in the United States.

What do James and Liham mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Liham means "letter, written message" (Tagalog origin).

Are James and Liham boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Liham is primarily a boy name.

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