Karthikeya vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karthikeya

Boy #5,222 Most Popular 5 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Kartikey, the god of war"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Tamil Telugu Malayalam

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,222
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
5
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Karthi, Karthik, Kay

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Popularity Comparison

Karthikeya Rank #5,222
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #5222 for Karthikeya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

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Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karthikeya or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Karthikeya at #5222 in the United States.

What do Karthikeya and Liam mean?

Karthikeya means "son of Kartikey, the god of war" (Sanskrit origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Karthikeya and Liam boy or girl names?

Karthikeya is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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