Day vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Day

Girl #14,900 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"daylight, brightness"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,900
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Day Rank #14,900
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #14900 for Day.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Day ___

  • Day Marie
  • Day Lynn
  • Day Anne
  • Day Grace
  • Day Hope
  • Day Elise

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 Day

Night Dawn Sun Ember Skye

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Day or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Day at #14900 in the United States.

What do Day and Liam mean?

Day means "daylight, brightness" (Old English origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Day and Liam boy or girl names?

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

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