Islam vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Islam

Boy #3,465 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peace"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Egyptian Turkish Uzbek North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,465
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Isl, Isy, Isie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Islam Rank #3,465
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #3465 for Islam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Islam ___

  • Islam Mohammed
  • Islam Ahmed
  • Islam Yusuf
  • Islam Omar
  • Islam Ali
  • Islam Kareem

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 Islam

Nour Iman Tariq Aya Fatima

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Islam or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Islam at #3465 in the United States.

What do Islam and Liam mean?

Islam means "peace" (Arabic origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Islam and Liam boy or girl names?

Islam is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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