Kasim vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kasim

Boy #5,350 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who divides and distributes fairly"

Origin: Arabic root q-s-m

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Turkish Urdu Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,350
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kas, Kaz

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kasim Rank #5,350
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #5350 for Kasim.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kasim ___

  • Kasim Ali
  • Kasim Omar
  • Kasim Ibrahim
  • Kasim Hassan
  • Kasim Yusuf
  • Kasim Tariq

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 Kasim

Zara Amira Kareem Lila Nour

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kasim or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Kasim at #5350 in the United States.

What do Kasim and Liam mean?

Kasim means "one who divides and distributes fairly" (Arabic root q-s-m origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Kasim and Liam boy or girl names?

Kasim is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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