Liam vs Tyra

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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Tyra

Girl #4,316 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"thunder goddess, feminine form of Tyr"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,316
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ty

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Tyra Rank #4,316

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #4316 for Tyra.

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

Tyra ___

  • Tyra Marie
  • Tyra Nicole
  • Tyra Renee
  • Tyra Jade
  • Tyra Faith
  • Tyra Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Tyra

Freya Sigrid Bjorn Sven Ingrid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Tyra more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Tyra at #4316 in the United States.

What do Liam and Tyra mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Tyra means "thunder goddess, feminine form of Tyr" (Old Norse origin).

Are Liam and Tyra boy or girl names?

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

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