Kaili vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kaili

Girl #3,840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Hawaiian deity, sacred power"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,840
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kai, Lee

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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

Kaili Rank #3,840
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #3840 for Kaili.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kaili ___

  • Kaili Rose
  • Kaili Mae
  • Kaili Ann
  • Kaili Grace
  • Kaili Joy

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 Kaili

Malia Lana Kai Koa Leilani

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaili or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Kaili at #3840 in the United States.

What do Kaili and Liam mean?

Kaili means "Hawaiian deity, sacred power" (Hawaiian origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Kaili and Liam boy or girl names?

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

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