Liam vs Zakiah

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

Playground Safety Score

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Zakiah

Boy #6,334 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, clean, innocent"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Hebrew African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,334
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zaki, Zak

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Zakiah Rank #6,334

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #6334 for Zakiah.

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

Zakiah ___

  • Zakiah Abdul
  • Zakiah Muhammad
  • Zakiah Ali
  • Zakiah Omar
  • Zakiah Hassan
  • Zakiah Ibrahim

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zakiah

Amara Nadia Tariq Imani Khalil

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Zakiah more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Zakiah at #6334 in the United States.

What do Liam and Zakiah mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Zakiah means "pure, clean, innocent" (Arabic origin).

Are Liam and Zakiah boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Zakiah is primarily a boy name.

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