Liam vs Raheem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raheem

Boy #1,383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"merciful, compassionate"

Origin: Arabic r-h-m root

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African American South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,383
Total SSA Count
136
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rah

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Raheem Rank #1,383

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1383 for Raheem.

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

Raheem ___

  • Raheem Ahmad
  • Raheem Malik
  • Raheem Abdul
  • Raheem James
  • Raheem Omar
  • Raheem Hassan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Raheem

Kareem Hakeem Fatima Zainab Malik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Raheem more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Raheem at #1383 in the United States.

What do Liam and Raheem mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Raheem means "merciful, compassionate" (Arabic r-h-m root origin).

Are Liam and Raheem boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Raheem is primarily a boy name.

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