Khai vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Khai

Boy #949 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"triumphant, victorious"

Origin: Vietnamese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese American Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#949
Total SSA Count
240
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Khai Rank #949
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #949 for Khai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Khai ___

  • Khai James
  • Khai Alexander
  • Khai William
  • Khai Elliot
  • Khai Nathaniel
  • Khai River

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 Khai

Nova Zara Luca Remi Jade

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Khai or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Khai at #949 in the United States.

What do Khai and Liam mean?

Khai means "triumphant, victorious" (Vietnamese origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Khai and Liam boy or girl names?

Khai is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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