Liam vs Nihan

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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Nihan

Girl #5,084 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hidden, secret"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Turkish Persian Iranian Azerbaijani

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,084
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Niha, Ni

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Nihan Rank #5,084

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #5084 for Nihan.

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

Nihan ___

  • Nihan Rose
  • Nihan Leyla
  • Nihan Ayla
  • Nihan Marie
  • Nihan Su
  • Nihan Nur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Nihan

Elif Zeynep Leyla Aylin Miran

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Nihan more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Nihan at #5084 in the United States.

What do Liam and Nihan mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Nihan means "hidden, secret" (Persian origin).

Are Liam and Nihan boy or girl names?

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

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