Liam vs Nitya

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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Nitya

Girl #3,096 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eternal, constant"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Sanskrit

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,096
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nitu, Niti

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Nitya Rank #3,096

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #3096 for Nitya.

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

Nitya ___

  • Nitya Priya
  • Nitya Devi
  • Nitya Lakshmi
  • Nitya Meera
  • Nitya Ananya
  • Nitya Kavya

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Nitya more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Nitya at #3096 in the United States.

What do Liam and Nitya mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Nitya means "eternal, constant" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Liam and Nitya boy or girl names?

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

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