Liam vs Zakiyah

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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Zakiyah

Girl #3,551 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"intelligent, bright-minded"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic African American Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,551
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zaki, Kiyah

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Zakiyah Rank #3,551

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #3551 for Zakiyah.

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

Zakiyah ___

  • Zakiyah Amara
  • Zakiyah Nadia
  • Zakiyah Faith
  • Zakiyah Rose
  • Zakiyah Imani
  • Zakiyah Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zakiyah

Amara Jamilah Khalil Jamal Aaliyah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Zakiyah more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Zakiyah at #3551 in the United States.

What do Liam and Zakiyah mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Zakiyah means "intelligent, bright-minded" (Arabic origin).

Are Liam and Zakiyah boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Zakiyah is primarily a girl name.

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