Indra vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Indra

Boy #5,682 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"possessor of rain drops"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Balinese Indonesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,682
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ind

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

Indra Rank #5,682
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #5682 for Indra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Indra ___

  • Indra Kai
  • Indra Raj
  • Indra Dev
  • Indra Neel
  • Indra James
  • Indra Leo

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 Indra

Arjun Varuna Surya Maya Priya

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Indra or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Indra at #5682 in the United States.

What do Indra and Liam mean?

Indra means "possessor of rain drops" (Sanskrit origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Indra and Liam boy or girl names?

Indra is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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