Anas vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anas

Boy #1,382 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"friendliness, sociability"

Origin: Arabic uns

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,382
Total SSA Count
136
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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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

Anas Rank #1,382
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1382 for Anas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anas ___

  • Anas Muhammad
  • Anas Ahmad
  • Anas Ibrahim
  • Anas Yusuf
  • Anas Omar
  • Anas Kareem

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 Anas

Hamza Bilal Fatima Aisha Yusuf

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anas or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Anas at #1382 in the United States.

What do Anas and Liam mean?

Anas means "friendliness, sociability" (Arabic uns origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Anas and Liam boy or girl names?

Anas is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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