Gender: Male
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Determined Protector, Gaelic Derivative of William
Pronunciation: lee-uhm, /ˈliːəm/, L IY AH M
Popularity Rank: #1,277
The name Liam is of Irish origin and means 'strong-willed warrior'. It is derived from the Old Irish name Uilliam, which was a form of William. Liam has become a popular name in many English-speaking countries.
The name Liam is of Irish origin and means Determined Protector, Gaelic Derivative of William. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Liam is commonly found in United Kingdom, Ireland, United States of America, and 89 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: lee-uhm
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈliːəm/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: L IY AH M
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
ℹ️ About ARPAbet Pronunciation
Learn how to pronounce Liam correctly by listening to our 16 audio pronunciations. Click to hear each pronunciation as many times as you need to master it.
✨ Record yourself saying Liam correctly and help others pronounce it like a pro! Share your pronunciation of Liam with us. Record, preview and send! It's easy and helps everyone. ✨
Learn how Liam might sound in different languages or accents. Select from a variety of languages available in the dropdown and hit 'Pronounce' to hear Liam spoken.
At NamesLook, the name Liam is recorded 51,873 times globally, ranking it as the 1,277th most common name worldwide.
Liam is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 29,248 occurrences, making it the 70th most popular name in the country.
In Ireland, the name Liam is found among 1 in every 16 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #70 | 1 : 19 |
| Ireland | #34 | 1 : 16 |
| United States of America | #1,068 | 1 : 439 |
| Canada | #312 | 1 : 202 |
| South Africa | #1,287 | 1 : 1,430 |
| France | #1,457 | 1 : 885 |
| Peru | #961 | 1 : 943 |
| Belgium | #857 | 1 : 464 |
| Israel | #1,212 | 1 : 533 |
| Italy | #2,907 | 1 : 2,011 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Liam from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Stay updated with the most recent news about Liam. Read on to catch up with Liam's latest headlines
Last Updated: May 27, 2024 06:56 AM (GMT + 5.30)
Indian Baby Names German Baby Names French Baby Names Hebrew Baby Names Swedish Baby Names American Baby Names Danish Baby Names Christian Baby Names
Lionheart Liam, Lucky Liam, Lightning Liam, Loyal Liam, Maverick Liam, Mystery Liam, Midnight Liam, Mastermind Liam, Luna Liam, Lunar Liam
Got any cool facts or stories about the name Liam? We're all ears! Share your knowledge or experiences and help us enrich the story of Liam. Drop your info in the comments!
No comments to display. Be the first to comment.
Hello there! I'm the passionate mind behind NamesLook & LotsLook Network sites, dedicated to bringing you insightful and intriguing content on every page. Discover more about me and the journey of NamesLook at About section.