Kasai vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kasai

Boy #1,758 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"fire"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese African Congolese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,758
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kas, Kai

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Kasai Rank #1,758
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1758 for Kasai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kasai ___

  • Kasai River
  • Kasai James
  • Kasai Orion
  • Kasai Sage
  • Kasai Phoenix
  • Kasai Blaze

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 Kasai

Amara Zuri Kenji Haruki Sable

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kasai or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Kasai at #1758 in the United States.

What do Kasai and Liam mean?

Kasai means "fire" (Japanese origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Kasai and Liam boy or girl names?

Kasai is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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