Ikhlas vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ikhlas

Girl #6,641 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sincerity, purity of intention"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Somali Indonesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,641
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ikh

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Ikhlas Rank #6,641
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #6641 for Ikhlas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ikhlas ___

  • Ikhlas Noor
  • Ikhlas Fatima
  • Ikhlas Zainab
  • Ikhlas Amira
  • Ikhlas Hana
  • Ikhlas Layla

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 Ikhlas

Amal Iman Tawakkul Sabr Rahma

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ikhlas or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Ikhlas at #6641 in the United States.

What do Ikhlas and Liam mean?

Ikhlas means "sincerity, purity of intention" (Arabic origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Ikhlas and Liam boy or girl names?

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

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