Luka vs Liem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luka

Boy #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin (Lucius)

Cultural Roots

Croatian Italian Slavic German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#94
Total SSA Count
3,697
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

Luka Rank #94
Liem Rank #5,715

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #5715 for Liem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luka or Liem more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Luka and Liem mean?

Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Luka and Liem boy or girl names?

Luka is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.

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