Amaya vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amaya

Girl #169 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"night rain"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Basque Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#169
Total SSA Count
1,809
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Amy, Ama, Maya

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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

Amaya Rank #169
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #169 for Amaya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amaya ___

  • Amaya Rose
  • Amaya Grace
  • Amaya Pearl
  • Amaya Jade
  • Amaya Lucia
  • Amaya Simone

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 Amaya

Kai Milo Lena Noa Zara

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amaya or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Amaya at #169 in the United States.

What do Amaya and Liam mean?

Amaya means "night rain" (Japanese origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Amaya and Liam boy or girl names?

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

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