Liam vs Yesenia

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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Yesenia

Girl #1,573 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"a species of flowering palm tree"

Origin: Spanish via Latin botanical

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Mexican

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,573
Total SSA Count
135
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yesi, Senia

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Yesenia Rank #1,573

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1573 for Yesenia.

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

Yesenia ___

  • Yesenia Marisol
  • Yesenia Guadalupe
  • Yesenia Esperanza
  • Yesenia Carmen
  • Yesenia Lucia
  • Yesenia Isabel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Yesenia

Marisol Alejandro Xiomara Eduardo Paloma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Yesenia more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Yesenia at #1573 in the United States.

What do Liam and Yesenia mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Yesenia means "a species of flowering palm tree" (Spanish via Latin botanical origin).

Are Liam and Yesenia boy or girl names?

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

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