Liam vs Mai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Mai

Girl #3,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"apricot blossom, yellow flower"

Origin: Vietnamese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese Japanese Scandinavian Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,216
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Mai Rank #3,216

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #3216 for Mai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Mai ___

  • Mai Linh
  • Mai Anh
  • Mai Thu
  • Mai Jade
  • Mai Rose
  • Mai Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Mai

Lan Hoa Minh Linh Nam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Mai more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Mai at #3216 in the United States.

What do Liam and Mai mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Mai means "apricot blossom, yellow flower" (Vietnamese origin).

Are Liam and Mai boy or girl names?

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

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