Liam vs Zakariya

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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Zakariya

Boy #1,204 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God has remembered"

Origin: Hebrew/Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Persian South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,204
Total SSA Count
169
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zak, Zaki, Kari

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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Zakariya Rank #1,204

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1204 for Zakariya.

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

Zakariya ___

  • Zakariya Hassan
  • Zakariya Ahmed
  • Zakariya Ibrahim
  • Zakariya Yusuf
  • Zakariya Omar
  • Zakariya Bilal

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zakariya

Ibrahim Yusuf Maryam Fatima Dawud

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Zakariya more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Zakariya at #1204 in the United States.

What do Liam and Zakariya mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Zakariya means "God has remembered" (Hebrew/Arabic origin).

Are Liam and Zakariya boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Zakariya is primarily a boy name.

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