Liam vs Naji

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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Naji

Boy #3,559 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"intimate friend, confidant"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Middle Eastern African Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,559
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Naj

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Naji Rank #3,559

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #3559 for Naji.

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

Naji ___

  • Naji Hassan
  • Naji Omar
  • Naji Karim
  • Naji Rashid
  • Naji Ali

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Naji

Layla Yasmin Tariq Rania Kareem

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Naji more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Naji at #3559 in the United States.

What do Liam and Naji mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Naji means "intimate friend, confidant" (Arabic origin).

Are Liam and Naji boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Naji is primarily a boy name.

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