Liam vs Nima

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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Nima

Boy #6,430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Sun; day of the sun"

Origin: Tibetan

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Tibetan Nepali Sherpa Arabic Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,430
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nim, Nims

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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Nima Rank #6,430

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #6430 for Nima.

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

Nima ___

  • Nima Sol
  • Nima Asha
  • Nima Jade
  • Nima Rose
  • Nima Layla
  • Nima Celeste

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Nima

Soren Kira Leila Darius Cyrus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Nima more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Nima at #6430 in the United States.

What do Liam and Nima mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Nima means "Sun; day of the sun" (Tibetan origin).

Are Liam and Nima boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Nima is primarily a boy name.

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