Aisha vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aisha

Girl #346 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"she who lives, alive, living"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic African South Asian Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#346
Total SSA Count
900
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ai, Sha

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Aisha Rank #346
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #346 for Aisha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aisha ___

  • Aisha Fatima
  • Aisha Nour
  • Aisha Zara
  • Aisha Leila
  • Aisha Amira
  • Aisha Yasmin

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 Aisha

Fatima Zainab Omar Yusuf Amara

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aisha or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Aisha at #346 in the United States.

What do Aisha and Liam mean?

Aisha means "she who lives, alive, living" (Arabic origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Aisha and Liam boy or girl names?

Aisha is primarily a girl name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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