Karthik vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karthik

Boy #5,386 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born in the month of Kartik"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Tamil Telugu Kannada Malayalam

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,386
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Karthi, KK

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Karthik Rank #5,386
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #5386 for Karthik.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Karthik ___

  • Karthik Raj
  • Karthik Kumar
  • Karthik Suresh
  • Karthik Arun
  • Karthik Vikram
  • Karthik Rajan

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 Karthik

Deepa Priya Arun Suresh Kavitha

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karthik or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Karthik at #5386 in the United States.

What do Karthik and Liam mean?

Karthik means "born in the month of Kartik" (Sanskrit origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Karthik and Liam boy or girl names?

Karthik is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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