Liam vs Shaheen

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Shaheen

Boy #4,759 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peregrine falcon"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Pakistani Iranian Afghan Arab

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,759
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shah, Shahi

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Shaheen Rank #4,759

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #4759 for Shaheen.

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

Shaheen ___

  • Shaheen Ali
  • Shaheen Reza
  • Shaheen Khan
  • Shaheen Ahmad
  • Shaheen Hassan
  • Shaheen Malik

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Shaheen

Aryan Darius Cyrus Rayan Layla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Shaheen more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Shaheen at #4759 in the United States.

What do Liam and Shaheen mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Shaheen means "peregrine falcon" (Persian origin).

Are Liam and Shaheen boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Shaheen is primarily a boy name.

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