Esra vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esra

Girl #2,790 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"help, helper"

Origin: Hebrew Azra

Cultural Roots

Turkish Arabic Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,790
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Es

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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

Esra Rank #2,790
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #2790 for Esra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Esra ___

  • Esra Nur
  • Esra Leila
  • Esra Yildiz
  • Esra Deniz
  • Esra Ayla
  • Esra Selin

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 Esra

Kerem Elif Emre Defne Baran

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esra or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Esra at #2790 in the United States.

What do Esra and Liam mean?

Esra means "help, helper" (Hebrew Azra origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Esra and Liam boy or girl names?

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

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