Kayhan vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kayhan

Boy #5,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"universe, world, cosmos"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Turkish Iranian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,553
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Kay, Khan

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

Kayhan Rank #5,553
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #5553 for Kayhan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kayhan ___

  • Kayhan Reza
  • Kayhan Ali
  • Kayhan Darius
  • Kayhan Arash
  • Kayhan Cyrus
  • Kayhan Alexander

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 Kayhan

Darius Cyrus Arash Shireen Yasmin

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kayhan or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Kayhan at #5553 in the United States.

What do Kayhan and Liam mean?

Kayhan means "universe, world, cosmos" (Persian origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Kayhan and Liam boy or girl names?

Kayhan is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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