Liham

♂ Boy

Pronounced LEE-ham /ˈli.hɑm/Medium

Meaning: A modern coined name, of uncertain origin (variously linked to a Tagalog 'a letter' sense and a modern coinage); no single fixed root; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern coined name: Liham is a recent name. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'LEE-ham').

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningA modern coined name, of uncertain origin (variously linked to a Tagalog 'a letter' sense and a modern coinage); no single fixed root; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#6661 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 44

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Liham is a modern coined name, with no single fixed root — variously linked to a Tagalog 'a letter' sense and a modern coinage (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, modern name (said 'LEE-ham'; nickname Li).

It registers very thinly in records. Rare, a-modern-coinage, and crisp.

Did you know? Liham is a modern coined name, of uncertain origin — variously linked to a Tagalog 'a letter' sense and a modern coinage — a crisp, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'LEE-ham').

Overall data confidence 28%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — recent coinage

Variations

LihaamLiaham

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Liham mean?

Liham is a modern coined name of uncertain origin; we flag it.

How do you pronounce Liham?

It's said LEE-ham /ˈli.hɑm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Liham a boy or girl name?

Liham is a boy's name.

How popular is Liham?

Liham is a very rare name in the U.S.