Liam vs Yuki

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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Yuki

Girl #4,498 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"courage, bravery (勇気)"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Japanese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,498
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yu

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Yuki Rank #4,498

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #4498 for Yuki.

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

Yuki ___

  • Yuki Mae
  • Yuki Rose
  • Yuki Grace
  • Yuki Aiko
  • Yuki Hana
  • Yuki Sora

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Yuki

Hana Sora Ren Miko Aiko

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Yuki more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Yuki at #4498 in the United States.

What do Liam and Yuki mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Yuki means "courage, bravery (勇気)" (Japanese origin).

Are Liam and Yuki boy or girl names?

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

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