Imran vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Imran

Boy #974 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prosperity, long life, flourishing"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Middle Eastern North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#974
Total SSA Count
231
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Im

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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

Imran Rank #974
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #974 for Imran.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Imran ___

  • Imran Ali
  • Imran Hassan
  • Imran Ahmed
  • Imran Khalid
  • Imran Raza
  • Imran Tariq

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 Imran

Maryam Fatima Omar Zainab Yusuf

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imran or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Imran at #974 in the United States.

What do Imran and Liam mean?

Imran means "prosperity, long life, flourishing" (Arabic origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Imran and Liam boy or girl names?

Imran is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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