Liam vs Ziyah

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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Ziyah

Girl #2,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, radiance, glow"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Turkish African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,553
Total SSA Count
70
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zi, Zizi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Ziyah Rank #2,553

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #2553 for Ziyah.

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

Ziyah ___

  • Ziyah Rose
  • Ziyah Amara
  • Ziyah Nour
  • Ziyah Jade
  • Ziyah Grace
  • Ziyah Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ziyah

Zara Amir Layla Yusuf Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Ziyah more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Ziyah at #2553 in the United States.

What do Liam and Ziyah mean?

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

Are Liam and Ziyah boy or girl names?

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

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