Amiri vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amiri

Boy #536 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, commander"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Swahili Arabic African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#536
Total SSA Count
556
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mir, Ami

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Popularity Comparison

Amiri Rank #536
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #536 for Amiri.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amiri ___

  • Amiri James
  • Amiri Cole
  • Amiri Rashid
  • Amiri Elijah
  • Amiri Zane
  • Amiri Leon

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 Amiri

Zara Kai Naomi Isaiah Leila

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amiri or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Amiri at #536 in the United States.

What do Amiri and Liam mean?

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

Are Amiri and Liam boy or girl names?

Amiri is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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