Alma vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alma

Girl #472 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"nourishing, kind"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin Spanish English Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#472
Total SSA Count
653
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Allie, Al

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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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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alma Rank #472
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #472 for Alma.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alma ___

  • Alma Rose
  • Alma Jean
  • Alma Mae
  • Alma Claire
  • Alma Louise
  • Alma Frances

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 Alma

Cora Vera Flora Hazel Nora

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alma or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Alma at #472 in the United States.

What do Alma and Liam mean?

Alma means "nourishing, kind" (Latin origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Alma and Liam boy or girl names?

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

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