Amit vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amit

Boy #6,074 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"boundless, infinite, immeasurable"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Israeli Hindu Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,074
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Amit Rank #6,074
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #6074 for Amit.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amit ___

  • Amit Raj
  • Amit Kumar
  • Amit Sharma
  • Amit Dev
  • Amit Arjun
  • Amit James

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 Amit

Priya Ananya Rahul Arjun Kavya

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amit or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Amit at #6074 in the United States.

What do Amit and Liam mean?

Amit means "boundless, infinite, immeasurable" (Sanskrit origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Amit and Liam boy or girl names?

Amit is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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