Liam vs Rana

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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Rana

Girl #3,704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful, pleasing to the eye"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic South Asian Persian Turkish Kurdish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,704
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Rana Rank #3,704

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #3704 for Rana.

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

Rana ___

  • Rana Sofia
  • Rana Noor
  • Rana Leila
  • Rana Yasmine
  • Rana Amira
  • Rana Zara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Rana

Layla Nadia Cyrus Zara Tariq

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Rana more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Rana at #3704 in the United States.

What do Liam and Rana mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Rana means "beautiful, pleasing to the eye" (Arabic origin).

Are Liam and Rana boy or girl names?

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

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