Amir vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amir

Boy #95 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, commander"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish Hebrew Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#95
Total SSA Count
3,625
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amir Rank #95
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #95 for Amir.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amir ___

  • Amir Hassan
  • Amir Khalil
  • Amir Abdullah
  • Amir Tariq
  • Amir Rashid
  • Amir Ibrahim

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 Amir

Zara Layla Yasmin Hamza Omar

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amir or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Amir at #95 in the United States.

What do Amir and Liam mean?

Amir means "prince, commander" (Arabic origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Amir and Liam boy or girl names?

Amir is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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