Diya vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Diya

Girl #1,688 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, radiance"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Hindi Urdu South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,688
Total SSA Count
121
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

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Diya Rank #1,688
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1688 for Diya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Diya ___

  • Diya Rose
  • Diya Priya
  • Diya Amara
  • Diya Lena
  • Diya Grace

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 Diya

Aria Zara Kai Rohan Maya

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diya or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Diya at #1688 in the United States.

What do Diya and Liam mean?

Diya means "light, radiance" (Arabic origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Diya and Liam boy or girl names?

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

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