Aki vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aki

Boy #6,161 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"autumn"

Origin: Japanese 秋

Cultural Roots

Japanese Finnish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,161
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Aki Rank #6,161
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #6161 for Aki.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aki ___

  • Aki James
  • Aki Lee
  • Aki Thomas
  • Aki Ren
  • Aki Kai

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 Aki

Kai Ren Hana Mio Sora

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aki or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Aki at #6161 in the United States.

What do Aki and Liam mean?

Aki means "autumn" (Japanese 秋 origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Aki and Liam boy or girl names?

Aki is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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