Amari vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amari

Boy #172 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"strength, grace"

Origin: Yoruba

Cultural Roots

African American Nigerian Swahili-speaking

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#172
Total SSA Count
2,158
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ari, Mari

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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

Amari Rank #172
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #172 for Amari.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amari ___

  • Amari James
  • Amari Xavier
  • Amari Elijah
  • Amari Emmanuel
  • Amari Jordan
  • Amari Isaiah

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 Amari

Zara Kai Nyla Imani Zion

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amari or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Amari at #172 in the United States.

What do Amari and Liam mean?

Amari means "strength, grace" (Yoruba origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Amari and Liam boy or girl names?

Amari is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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