Abdulmalik vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Abdulmalik Rank #4,962
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #4962 for Abdulmalik.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abdulmalik ___

  • Abdulmalik Ahmad
  • Abdulmalik Hassan
  • Abdulmalik Ibrahim
  • Abdulmalik Yusuf
  • Abdulmalik Omar
  • Abdulmalik Ali

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abdulmalik

Fatima Zainab Omar Ibrahim Aisha

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abdulmalik or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Abdulmalik at #4962 in the United States.

What do Abdulmalik and Liam mean?

Abdulmalik means "worshiper of the Sovereign" (Arabic origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Abdulmalik and Liam boy or girl names?

Abdulmalik is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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