Liam vs Marta

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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Marta

Girl #2,128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mistress, lady, the lady of the house"

Origin: Aramaic marta

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Polish Swedish Brazilian Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,128
Total SSA Count
90
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Marti, Tita

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Marta Rank #2,128

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #2128 for Marta.

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

Marta ___

  • Marta Elena
  • Marta Isabel
  • Marta Sofia
  • Marta Lucia
  • Marta Rosa
  • Marta Teresa

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Marta

Elena Sofia Miguel Pablo Lucia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Marta more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Marta at #2128 in the United States.

What do Liam and Marta mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Marta means "mistress, lady, the lady of the house" (Aramaic marta origin).

Are Liam and Marta boy or girl names?

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

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