Elikai vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elikai

Boy #3,187 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is the Lord"

Origin: Hebrew via Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Pacific Islander American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,187
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, Kai

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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

Elikai Rank #3,187
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #3187 for Elikai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elikai ___

  • Elikai James
  • Elikai Noah
  • Elikai River
  • Elikai Reef
  • Elikai Stone
  • Elikai David

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 Elikai

Keanu Makai Leilani Koa Malia

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elikai or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Elikai at #3187 in the United States.

What do Elikai and Liam mean?

Elikai means "my God is the Lord" (Hebrew via Hawaiian origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Elikai and Liam boy or girl names?

Elikai is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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