Liem vs Rakim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Liem

Boy #5,715 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"honest, incorruptible"

Origin: Sino-Vietnamese

Vietnamese Southeast Asian

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Boy #4,670 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"writer, scribe, one who inscribes"

Origin: Arabic r-k-m root

Muslim Arabic African-American

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Liem Rank #5,715

Rakim Rank #4,670

Rakim is more popular, ranked #4670 vs #5715 for Liem.

Is Liem or Rakim more popular?

Rakim is more popular, ranked #4670 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Liem and Rakim mean?

Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin). Rakim means "writer, scribe, one who inscribes" (Arabic r-k-m root origin).

Are Liem and Rakim boy or girl names?

Liem is primarily a boy name. Rakim is primarily a boy name.