Karina vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karina

Girl #774 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, beloved"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Russian Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#774
Total SSA Count
363
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kari, Rina

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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

Karina Rank #774
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #774 for Karina.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Karina ___

  • Karina Rose
  • Karina Marie
  • Karina Grace
  • Karina Louise
  • Karina Ann
  • Karina Elena

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 Karina

Natalia Lucia Elena Marco Andrei

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karina or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Karina at #774 in the United States.

What do Karina and Liam mean?

Karina means "pure, beloved" (Latin origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Karina and Liam boy or girl names?

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

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