Liam vs Omari

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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Omari

Boy #619 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God the highest (variant interpretation)"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Swahili-speaking African Arabic American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#619
Total SSA Count
461
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Omar

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Omari Rank #619

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #619 for Omari.

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

Omari ___

  • Omari James
  • Omari Alexander
  • Omari David
  • Omari Marcus
  • Omari Isaiah
  • Omari Elijah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Omari

Amara Zara Elijah Isaiah Aaliyah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Omari more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Omari at #619 in the United States.

What do Liam and Omari mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Omari means "God the highest (variant interpretation)" (Arabic origin).

Are Liam and Omari boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Omari is primarily a boy name.

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