Liam vs Murtaza

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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Murtaza

Boy #5,407 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"one who is pleasing, accepted"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim Arabic Iranian Pakistani South Asian Shia Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,407
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Murtaz, Mortie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Murtaza Rank #5,407

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #5407 for Murtaza.

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

Murtaza ___

  • Murtaza Ali
  • Murtaza Hassan
  • Murtaza Hussain
  • Murtaza Raza
  • Murtaza Abbas
  • Murtaza Muhammad

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Murtaza

Hassan Hussain Fatima Zainab Abbas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Murtaza more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Murtaza at #5407 in the United States.

What do Liam and Murtaza mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Murtaza means "one who is pleasing, accepted" (Arabic origin).

Are Liam and Murtaza boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Murtaza is primarily a boy name.

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