Amin vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amin

Boy #1,640 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"trustworthy, faithful, honest"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish Swahili Muslim South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,640
Total SSA Count
103
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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

Amin Rank #1,640
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1640 for Amin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amin ___

  • Amin Ali
  • Amin Hassan
  • Amin Ibrahim
  • Amin Khalid
  • Amin Omar
  • Amin Farrukh

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 Amin

Yasmin Layla Hassan Fatima Tariq

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amin or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Amin at #1640 in the United States.

What do Amin and Liam mean?

Amin means "trustworthy, faithful, honest" (Arabic origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Amin and Liam boy or girl names?

Amin is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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