Liams
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Liams first appeared in US Social Security records in 2023.
Over 15 babies have been named Liams in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Liams is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #25,049 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #25,049
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Liams
Liams is a boy name .
Liams is currently ranked #25,049 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Liams include Lia, Liy, Liie, and Liakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Liams include Liam . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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