Abishai vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abishai

Boy #4,395 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my father is a gift"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian Jewish African Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,395
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Abi, Shai

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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
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Popularity Comparison

Abishai Rank #4,395
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #4395 for Abishai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abishai ___

  • Abishai James
  • Abishai Emmanuel
  • Abishai David
  • Abishai Michael
  • Abishai Samuel
  • Abishai Joseph

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 Abishai

Joab Asahel Elihu Jedidiah Miriam

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abishai or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Abishai at #4395 in the United States.

What do Abishai and Liam mean?

Abishai means "my father is a gift" (Hebrew origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Abishai and Liam boy or girl names?

Abishai is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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