Liam vs Ziya

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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Ziya

Girl #1,689 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, radiance"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Persian South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,689
Total SSA Count
121
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Ziya Rank #1,689

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1689 for Ziya.

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

Ziya ___

  • Ziya Nour
  • Ziya Rose
  • Ziya Amara
  • Ziya Jade
  • Ziya Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ziya

Diya Leila Zara Aarav Rayan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Ziya more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Ziya at #1689 in the United States.

What do Liam and Ziya mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Ziya means "light, radiance" (Arabic origin).

Are Liam and Ziya boy or girl names?

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

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