Keira vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keira

Girl #609 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark one, black-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#609
Total SSA Count
492
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kei, Kee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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
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Popularity Comparison

Keira Rank #609
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #609 for Keira.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Keira ___

  • Keira Rose
  • Keira Elizabeth
  • Keira Anne
  • Keira Grace
  • Keira Louise
  • Keira Marie

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 Keira

Niamh Aoife Siobhan Declan Cillian

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keira or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Keira at #609 in the United States.

What do Keira and Liam mean?

Keira means "dark one, black-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Keira and Liam boy or girl names?

Keira is primarily a girl name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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