Khalil vs Liem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Khalil

Boy #393 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"friend of God (theological)"

Origin: Islamic tradition

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Middle Eastern African American South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#393
Total SSA Count
830
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

Khalil Rank #393
Liem Rank #5,715

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 vs #5715 for Liem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Khalil or Liem more popular?

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Khalil and Liem mean?

Khalil means "friend of God (theological)" (Islamic tradition origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Khalil and Liem boy or girl names?

Khalil is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.

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