Hannah vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hannah

Girl #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God has favored me"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#52
Total SSA Count
4,054
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Han, Annie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hannah Rank #52
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #52 for Hannah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hannah ___

  • Hannah Grace
  • Hannah Marie
  • Hannah Elizabeth
  • Hannah Rose
  • Hannah Joy
  • Hannah Leigh

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 Hannah

Elijah Noah Abigail Sarah Luke

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hannah or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Hannah at #52 in the United States.

What do Hannah and Liam mean?

Hannah means "God has favored me" (Hebrew origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Hannah and Liam boy or girl names?

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

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