Ilyan vs Liem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilyan

Boy #5,528 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is Lord (variant of Elijah)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Russian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,528
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ily, Ian, Yan

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Liem

Boy #5,715 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"honest, incorruptible"

Origin: Sino-Vietnamese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese Southeast Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,715
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

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Popularity Comparison

Ilyan Rank #5,528
Liem Rank #5,715

Ilyan is more popular, ranked #5528 vs #5715 for Liem.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ilyan ___

  • Ilyan David
  • Ilyan Samuel
  • Ilyan Michael
  • Ilyan Joseph
  • Ilyan Nathan
  • Ilyan Gabriel

Liem ___

  • Liem Henry
  • Liem James
  • Liem Van
  • Liem Minh
  • Liem Thanh
  • Liem An

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ilyan

Elias Zion Levi Naomi Miriam

If you choose Liem

Minh Lan Khanh Linh Tuan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilyan or Liem more popular?

Ilyan is more popular, ranked #5528 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Ilyan and Liem mean?

Ilyan means "God is Lord (variant of Elijah)" (Hebrew origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Ilyan and Liem boy or girl names?

Ilyan is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.

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