Ilyas vs Liem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilyas

Boy #1,248 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew Eliyahu via Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Muslim Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,248
Total SSA Count
158
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Liem

Boy #5,715 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"honest, incorruptible"

Origin: Sino-Vietnamese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese Southeast Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,715
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ilyas Rank #1,248
Liem Rank #5,715

Ilyas is more popular, ranked #1248 vs #5715 for Liem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilyas or Liem more popular?

Ilyas is more popular, ranked #1248 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Ilyas and Liem mean?

Ilyas means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew Eliyahu via Arabic origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Ilyas and Liem boy or girl names?

Ilyas is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.

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