Ani vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ani

Girl #2,331 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Japanese Armenian Indian Hawaiian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,331
Total SSA Count
79
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Ani Rank #2,331
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #2331 for Ani.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ani ___

  • Ani Rose
  • Ani Grace
  • Ani Marie
  • Ani Jade
  • Ani Skye
  • Ani Belle

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 Ani

Eli Mia Leo Ava Kai

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ani or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Ani at #2331 in the United States.

What do Ani and Liam mean?

Ani means "grace, favor" (Hebrew origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Ani and Liam boy or girl names?

Ani is primarily a girl name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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