Liam vs Zahir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zahir

Boy #756 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"conspicuous, apparent"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Swahili South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#756
Total SSA Count
339
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zahi, Z

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Zahir Rank #756

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #756 for Zahir.

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

Zahir ___

  • Zahir Ali
  • Zahir Omar
  • Zahir Hassan
  • Zahir Ibrahim
  • Zahir Malik
  • Zahir Yusuf

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zahir

Layla Amara Yasmin Idris Amani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Zahir more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Zahir at #756 in the United States.

What do Liam and Zahir mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Zahir means "conspicuous, apparent" (Arabic origin).

Are Liam and Zahir boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Zahir is primarily a boy name.

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