Liam vs Tahj

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

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Tahj

Boy #1,420 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"crown"

Origin: Arabic/Persian

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian South Asian African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,420
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Tahj Rank #1,420

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1420 for Tahj.

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

Tahj ___

  • Tahj Alexander
  • Tahj Michael
  • Tahj James
  • Tahj Xavier
  • Tahj Isaiah
  • Tahj Royal

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Tahj

Zara Amira Khalil Amara Nouri

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Tahj more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Tahj at #1420 in the United States.

What do Liam and Tahj mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Tahj means "crown" (Arabic/Persian origin).

Are Liam and Tahj boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Tahj is primarily a boy name.

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