Iman vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iman

Boy #1,896 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"trust, conviction"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Persian Swahili African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,896
Total SSA Count
84
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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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

Iman Rank #1,896
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1896 for Iman.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Iman ___

  • Iman Ali
  • Iman Hassan
  • Iman Omar
  • Iman Malik
  • Iman Kareem
  • Iman Rashid

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 Iman

Zara Layla Omar Amira Yusuf

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iman or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Iman at #1896 in the United States.

What do Iman and Liam mean?

Iman means "trust, conviction" (Arabic origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Iman and Liam boy or girl names?

Iman is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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