Koi vs Liem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Koi

Boy #2,684 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"love, romantic feeling"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Hawaiian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,684
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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

Koi Rank #2,684
Liem Rank #5,715

Koi is more popular, ranked #2684 vs #5715 for Liem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Koi or Liem more popular?

Koi is more popular, ranked #2684 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Koi and Liem mean?

Koi means "love, romantic feeling" (Japanese origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Koi and Liem boy or girl names?

Koi is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.

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