Imad vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Imad

Boy #5,999 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"column, prop"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Middle Eastern North African Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,999
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Imo

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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

Imad Rank #5,999
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #5999 for Imad.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Imad ___

  • Imad Hassan
  • Imad Ali
  • Imad Omar
  • Imad Karim
  • Imad Nasser
  • Imad Samir

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 Imad

Omar Hassan Khaled Leila Nadia

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imad or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Imad at #5999 in the United States.

What do Imad and Liam mean?

Imad means "column, prop" (Arabic origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Imad and Liam boy or girl names?

Imad is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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