Zai vs Liem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zai

Boy #3,946 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to be, to exist, present"

Origin: Chinese (在)

Chinese American

✓ All Clear

Boy #5,715 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"honest, incorruptible"

Origin: Sino-Vietnamese

Vietnamese Southeast Asian

✓ All Clear

Zai Rank #3,946

Liem Rank #5,715

Zai is more popular, ranked #3946 vs #5715 for Liem.

Is Zai or Liem more popular?

Zai is more popular, ranked #3946 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Zai and Liem mean?

Zai means "to be, to exist, present" (Chinese (在) origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Zai and Liem boy or girl names?

Zai is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.