Liam vs Sarai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sarai

Girl #445 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my princess, my noblewoman"

Origin: Hebrew (sar + possessive -ai)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Christian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#445
Total SSA Count
699
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rai, Sari

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Sarai Rank #445

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #445 for Sarai.

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

Sarai ___

  • Sarai Grace
  • Sarai Jade
  • Sarai Elizabeth
  • Sarai Luz
  • Sarai Elena
  • Sarai Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Sarai

Miriam Abigail Naomi Jonah Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Sarai more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Sarai at #445 in the United States.

What do Liam and Sarai mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Sarai means "my princess, my noblewoman" (Hebrew (sar + possessive -ai) origin).

Are Liam and Sarai boy or girl names?

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

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