Islah vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Islah

Girl #4,175 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"reform, reconciliation, making things right"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,175
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Is, Isla

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Islah Rank #4,175
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #4175 for Islah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Islah ___

  • Islah Rose
  • Islah Marie
  • Islah Grace
  • Islah Faith
  • Islah Nour

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 Islah

Zayn Jannah Tariq Amara Nadia

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Islah or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Islah at #4175 in the United States.

What do Islah and Liam mean?

Islah means "reform, reconciliation, making things right" (Arabic origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Islah and Liam boy or girl names?

Islah is primarily a girl name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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