Liam vs Nadir

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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Nadir

Boy #4,715 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"scarce, uncommon"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian North African Muslim French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,715
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Nadi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Nadir Rank #4,715

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #4715 for Nadir.

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

Nadir ___

  • Nadir Ali
  • Nadir Hassan
  • Nadir Karim
  • Nadir Ibrahim
  • Nadir Yusuf
  • Nadir Omar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Nadir

Yasmin Kareem Layla Hassan Amira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Nadir more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Nadir at #4715 in the United States.

What do Liam and Nadir mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Nadir means "scarce, uncommon" (Arabic origin).

Are Liam and Nadir boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Nadir is primarily a boy name.

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