Khadijah vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Khadijah

Girl #1,300 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"premature child, born early"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,300
Total SSA Count
177
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dijah, Kadi, Khadi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Khadijah Rank #1,300
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1300 for Khadijah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Khadijah ___

  • Khadijah Fatima
  • Khadijah Aisha
  • Khadijah Rose
  • Khadijah Marie
  • Khadijah Amara
  • Khadijah Noor

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 Khadijah

Fatima Aisha Yusuf Ibrahim Maryam

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Khadijah or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Khadijah at #1300 in the United States.

What do Khadijah and Liam mean?

Khadijah means "premature child, born early" (Arabic origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Khadijah and Liam boy or girl names?

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

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