Liem vs Malachai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Liem Rank #5,715
Malachai Rank #2,300

Malachai is more popular, ranked #2300 vs #5715 for Liem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liem or Malachai more popular?

Malachai is more popular, ranked #2300 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Liem and Malachai mean?

Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin). Malachai means "my messenger, my angel" (Hebrew malakhi origin).

Are Liem and Malachai boy or girl names?

Liem is primarily a boy name. Malachai is primarily a boy name.

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