Liam vs Zakaria

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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Zakaria

Boy #1,386 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God has remembered"

Origin: Hebrew Zekharyah

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Hebrew Jewish African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,386
Total SSA Count
135
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zak, Zaki, Kari

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Zakaria Rank #1,386

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1386 for Zakaria.

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

Zakaria ___

  • Zakaria Ahmad
  • Zakaria Hassan
  • Zakaria Ali
  • Zakaria David
  • Zakaria James
  • Zakaria Ibrahim

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zakaria

Yahya Issa Ibrahim Fatima Maryam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Zakaria more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Zakaria at #1386 in the United States.

What do Liam and Zakaria mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Zakaria means "God has remembered" (Hebrew Zekharyah origin).

Are Liam and Zakaria boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Zakaria is primarily a boy name.

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