Fatima vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fatima

Girl #316 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Abstainer from evil"

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Persian South Asian North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#316
Total SSA Count
972
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Fati, Tima, Fay

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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

Fatima Rank #316
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #316 for Fatima.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fatima ___

  • Fatima Rose
  • Fatima Zahra
  • Fatima Amira
  • Fatima Nour
  • Fatima Leila

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 Fatima

Zainab Aisha Maryam Yusuf Ibrahim

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fatima or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Fatima at #316 in the United States.

What do Fatima and Liam mean?

Fatima means "Abstainer from evil". Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Fatima and Liam boy or girl names?

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

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