Liam vs Milad

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

Playground Safety Score

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Milad

Boy #6,317 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"birth, nativity"

Origin: Arabic/Persian

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian South Asian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,317
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mila, Mi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Milad Rank #6,317

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #6317 for Milad.

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

Milad ___

  • Milad Hassan
  • Milad Ali
  • Milad Reza
  • Milad Ahmad
  • Milad Karim
  • Milad Navid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Milad

Zahra Leila Darian Navid Roxana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Milad more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Milad at #6317 in the United States.

What do Liam and Milad mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Milad means "birth, nativity" (Arabic/Persian origin).

Are Liam and Milad boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Milad is primarily a boy name.

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