Kabir vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kabir

Boy #939 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great, mighty, powerful"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Indian Muslim Hindi South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#939
Total SSA Count
245
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kab

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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

Kabir Rank #939
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #939 for Kabir.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kabir ___

  • Kabir Ali
  • Kabir Singh
  • Kabir Raj
  • Kabir James
  • Kabir Yusuf
  • Kabir Hassan

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 Kabir

Zara Amir Layla Arjun Priya

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kabir or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Kabir at #939 in the United States.

What do Kabir and Liam mean?

Kabir means "great, mighty, powerful" (Arabic origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Kabir and Liam boy or girl names?

Kabir is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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