Liam vs Zaheer

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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Zaheer

Boy #5,108 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining, radiant"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Pakistani Indian Muslim Urdu South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,108
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zee, Zahi

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Zaheer Rank #5,108

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #5108 for Zaheer.

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

Zaheer ___

  • Zaheer Ahmad
  • Zaheer Ali
  • Zaheer Hassan
  • Zaheer Tariq
  • Zaheer Imran
  • Zaheer Khalil

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zaheer

Yasir Tariq Amara Zara Nasreen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Zaheer more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Zaheer at #5108 in the United States.

What do Liam and Zaheer mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Zaheer means "bright, shining, radiant" (Arabic origin).

Are Liam and Zaheer boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Zaheer is primarily a boy name.

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