Liam vs Raza

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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Raza

Boy #5,956 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"contentment, divine satisfaction"

Origin: Arabic root r-d-y

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Urdu South Asian Shia Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,956
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ray, Raz

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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Raza Rank #5,956

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #5956 for Raza.

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

Raza ___

  • Raza Ali
  • Raza Hassan
  • Raza Hussain
  • Raza Karim
  • Raza Mehdi
  • Raza Noor

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Raza

Zara Layla Ali Hassan Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Raza more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Raza at #5956 in the United States.

What do Liam and Raza mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Raza means "contentment, divine satisfaction" (Arabic root r-d-y origin).

Are Liam and Raza boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Raza is primarily a boy name.

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