Daiki vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daiki

Boy #22,042 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Great radiance or brilliance written with kanji for large and radiance"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese East Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#22,042
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dai, Dai-chan

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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

Daiki Rank #22,042
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #22042 for Daiki.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daiki ___

  • Daiki Kenji
  • Daiki Hiroshi
  • Daiki James
  • Daiki Ren

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 Daiki

Haruki Yuki Sora Aiko

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daiki or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Daiki at #22042 in the United States.

What do Daiki and Liam mean?

Daiki means "Great radiance or brilliance written with kanji for large and radiance" (Japanese origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Daiki and Liam boy or girl names?

Daiki is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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