Liam vs Nabi

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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Nabi

Girl #4,920 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"butterfly"

Origin: Korean word name

Cultural Roots

Korean Japanese Arabic (different meaning)

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,920
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Nab

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Nabi Rank #4,920

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #4920 for Nabi.

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

Nabi ___

  • Nabi Rose
  • Nabi Grace
  • Nabi Lynn
  • Nabi Soo
  • Nabi Ji
  • Nabi Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Nabi

Hana Soo Mina Juno Luna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Nabi more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Nabi at #4920 in the United States.

What do Liam and Nabi mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Nabi means "butterfly" (Korean word name origin).

Are Liam and Nabi boy or girl names?

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

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