Liam Forename
8,025th
Most Common
name in the World
Approximately 130,028 people bear this name
Most prevalent in:
England
Highest density in:
Ireland
Liam Forename Distribution
| Place | Gender | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 100% | 45,807 | 1:1,214 | 250 |
| Ireland | 100% | 28,566 | 1:163 | 26 |
| Thailand | 95% | 10,161 | 1:6,896 | 1,169 |
| United States | 100% | 7,876 | 1:46,031 | 2,654 |
| Australia | - | 7,565 | 1:1,805 | 358 |
| Northern Ireland | 100% | 4,035 | 1:457 | 111 |
| Scotland | 100% | 3,870 | 1:1,383 | 245 |
| Canada | 100% | 3,232 | 1:10,252 | 1,178 |
| Wales | 99% | 2,458 | 1:1,259 | 275 |
| Spain | 100% | 2,351 | 1:19,792 | 1,171 |
| New Zealand | - | 2,108 | 1:2,152 | 410 |
| Israel | 62% | 1,864 | 1:4,508 | 777 |
| Malaysia | 71% | 1,093 | 1:27,859 | 2,625 |
| South Africa | 99% | 1,042 | 1:52,335 | 5,338 |
| Cambodia | 52% | 1,041 | 1:15,632 | 1,598 |
| Slovenia | 100% | 994 | 1:2,474 | 417 |
| Saudi Arabia | - | 699 | 1:44,081 | 5,366 |
| Indonesia | 100% | 562 | 1:459,010 | 35,470 |
| Sweden | 96% | 437 | 1:22,558 | 1,515 |
| Brazil | 97% | 418 | 1:512,527 | 16,682 |
| Netherlands | 99% | 307 | 1:55,056 | 3,636 |
| United Arab Emirates | - | 240 | 1:29,800 | 2,917 |
| Ghana | - | 225 | 1:119,939 | 4,817 |
| Germany | 100% | 199 | 1:485,818 | 5,205 |
| Philippines | 77% | 191 | 1:555,023 | 17,956 |
| Nigeria | 100% | 181 | 1:981,019 | 24,702 |
| China | - | 179 | 1:7,631,597 | 59,418 |
| France | 100% | 120 | 1:553,920 | 5,686 |
| Morocco | - | 109 | 1:315,125 | 6,796 |
| Egypt | - | 108 | 1:850,935 | 16,903 |
| Curaçao | 100% | 107 | 1:1,456 | 386 |
| Papua New Guinea | 57% | 97 | 1:84,044 | 7,853 |
| Malta | - | 91 | 1:4,718 | 654 |
| Bahrain | - | 89 | 1:15,154 | 2,209 |
| Qatar | 100% | 89 | 1:26,625 | 3,698 |
| Gibraltar | - | 86 | 1:397 | 82 |
| India | 89% | 77 | 1:15,777,636 | 405,188 |
| Hong Kong | - | 69 | 1:112,358 | 2,880 |
| Czechia | 74% | 68 | 1:156,708 | 1,407 |
| Jersey | 100% | 64 | 1:1,562 | 321 |
| Belgium | 100% | 61 | 1:188,361 | 4,784 |
| Singapore | 100% | 58 | 1:108,397 | 7,524 |
| Iraq | 100% | 53 | 1:660,714 | 6,510 |
| Russia | 89% | 51 | 1:2,828,112 | 16,785 |
| Switzerland | 56% | 51 | 1:161,049 | 4,126 |
| Denmark | - | 50 | 1:112,990 | 3,130 |
| Portugal | - | 46 | 1:226,323 | 4,580 |
| Japan | - | 44 | 1:2,908,774 | 22,653 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 100% | 40 | 1:34,035 | 3,464 |
| Dominican Republic | - | 37 | 1:281,926 | 10,232 |
| Norway | 100% | 34 | 1:150,951 | 4,193 |
| Mexico | 92% | 32 | 1:3,879,513 | 17,315 |
| Italy | 96% | 31 | 1:1,969,745 | 13,753 |
| Kuwait | - | 28 | 1:135,188 | 8,745 |
| Guernsey | - | 26 | 1:2,436 | 374 |
| South Korea | - | 26 | 1:213,247 | 7,913 |
| Zimbabwe | 86% | 24 | 1:642,659 | 26,560 |
| Botswana | - | 21 | 1:104,021 | 8,595 |
| Hungary | 100% | 21 | 1:466,275 | 1,759 |
| Luxembourg | 100% | 20 | 1:28,202 | 1,466 |
| Finland | 100% | 18 | 1:304,621 | 4,354 |
| Taiwan | 100% | 18 | 1:1,320,538 | 43,414 |
| Vietnam | - | 16 | 1:5,788,945 | 3,683 |
| Faroe Islands | 100% | 15 | 1:3,275 | 583 |
| Venezuela | 100% | 15 | 1:2,013,460 | 35,361 |
| New Caledonia | 100% | 13 | 1:20,782 | 1,589 |
| Puerto Rico | - | 10 | 1:355,030 | 3,308 |
| Bermuda | - | 9 | 1:7,203 | 999 |
| Fiji | - | 9 | 1:99,153 | 1,900 |
| Panama | - | 9 | 1:434,062 | 12,541 |
| Poland | 100% | 9 | 1:4,225,235 | 4,388 |
| Sri Lanka | - | 9 | 1:2,311,010 | 7,931 |
| Vanuatu | - | 9 | 1:29,088 | 709 |
| Falkland Islands | - | 8 | 1:393 | 64 |
| Greece | 100% | 8 | 1:1,366,818 | 10,115 |
| Marshall Islands | 100% | 8 | 1:6,404 | 961 |
| Zambia | - | 8 | 1:1,981,849 | 20,512 |
| Cyprus | - | 7 | 1:124,439 | 3,136 |
| Iceland | - | 7 | 1:52,288 | 2,981 |
| Isle of Man | - | 7 | 1:12,146 | 242 |
| Namibia | - | 7 | 1:343,454 | 5,692 |
| Peru | 60% | 7 | 1:4,541,636 | 34,195 |
| United States Virgin Islands | - | 7 | 1:15,678 | 1,755 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | - | 6 | 1:16,566 | 2,341 |
| Estonia | 100% | 6 | 1:219,230 | 6,245 |
| Guyana | - | 5 | 1:152,652 | 10,224 |
| Afghanistan | 100% | 4 | 1:8,155,879 | 35,337 |
| Austria | 100% | 4 | 1:2,128,550 | 10,134 |
| Bangladesh | - | 4 | 1:39,865,342 | 24,379 |
| Belarus | 100% | 4 | 1:2,370,596 | 9,928 |
| Congo | 100% | 4 | 1:1,252,301 | 19,043 |
| Equatorial Guinea | - | 4 | 1:284,422 | 684 |
| Grenada | 100% | 4 | 1:27,031 | 2,323 |
| Kenya | - | 4 | 1:11,576,778 | 40,588 |
| Malawi | 100% | 4 | 1:4,278,078 | 13,569 |
| Mauritius | - | 4 | 1:324,446 | 5,754 |
| Mongolia | - | 4 | 1:733,704 | 10,632 |
| Myanmar | - | 4 | 1:12,987,068 | 1,965 |
| Palestine | 100% | 4 | 1:1,137,514 | 4,137 |
| Seychelles | - | 4 | 1:23,168 | 1,192 |
| Sudan | - | 4 | 1:9,451,744 | 6,661 |
| Uganda | 100% | 4 | 1:10,239,230 | 65,177 |
| Cameroon | 67% | 3 | 1:7,203,501 | 73,722 |
| Ecuador | - | 3 | 1:5,908,973 | 18,111 |
| Liberia | 100% | 3 | 1:1,470,687 | 25,732 |
| Monaco | 100% | 3 | 1:12,822 | 1,634 |
| Oman | - | 3 | 1:1,369,556 | 7,879 |
| Saint Lucia | 100% | 3 | 1:59,272 | 4,116 |
| Turkey | 100% | 3 | 1:25,933,903 | 52,822 |
| Albania | 100% | 2 | 1:1,523,285 | 33,816 |
| Azerbaijan | 100% | 2 | 1:4,821,472 | 33,780 |
| Bahamas | - | 2 | 1:199,685 | 2,758 |
| Bulgaria | - | 2 | 1:3,495,195 | 19,668 |
| Chile | 100% | 2 | 1:8,803,604 | 33,591 |
| Colombia | 92% | 2 | 1:23,889,463 | 63,722 |
| Ivory Coast | - | 2 | 1:11,537,966 | 95,271 |
| Lebanon | 50% | 2 | 1:2,813,786 | 13,895 |
| Nicaragua | - | 2 | 1:3,009,168 | 24,322 |
| Pakistan | - | 2 | 1:97,178,840 | 228,758 |
| Serbia | - | 2 | 1:3,572,860 | 8,125 |
| Slovakia | - | 2 | 1:2,655,032 | 6,915 |
| Solomon Islands | - | 2 | 1:290,478 | 6,813 |
| Yemen | - | 2 | 1:13,148,376 | 10,677 |
| Algeria | 100% | 1 | 1:38,176,720 | 32,669 |
| Angola | - | 1 | 1:26,966,606 | 7,835 |
| Argentina | 100% | 1 | 1:42,773,243 | 43,333 |
| Aruba | - | 1 | 1:103,780 | 2,838 |
| Barbados | - | 1 | 1:289,789 | 3,893 |
| Bolivia | - | 1 | 1:10,601,404 | 9,299 |
| British Virgin Islands | - | 1 | 1:31,250 | 1,787 |
| Brunei | - | 1 | 1:419,570 | 3,266 |
| Cayman Islands | - | 1 | 1:61,299 | 2,487 |
| Costa Rica | 100% | 1 | 1:4,767,948 | 27,206 |
| Croatia | - | 1 | 1:4,217,076 | 20,943 |
| El Salvador | - | 1 | 1:6,341,786 | 16,428 |
| Ethiopia | - | 1 | 1:97,560,133 | 29,608 |
| Georgia | - | 1 | 1:3,738,466 | 29,095 |
| Guam | - | 1 | 1:160,646 | 3,210 |
| Guatemala | - | 1 | 1:16,108,429 | 13,998 |
| Guinea | - | 1 | 1:11,858,647 | 7,978 |
| Iran | - | 1 | 1:78,496,868 | 65,150 |
| Jamaica | - | 1 | 1:2,883,227 | 22,340 |
| Jordan | 57% | 1 | 1:8,826,774 | 11,126 |
| Kazakhstan | 100% | 1 | 1:17,746,845 | 44,366 |
| Laos | - | 1 | 1:6,586,856 | 1,888 |
| Latvia | - | 1 | 1:2,015,645 | 6,531 |
| Lithuania | - | 1 | 1:2,951,882 | 5,377 |
| Macau | - | 1 | 1:608,209 | 2,350 |
| Maldives | - | 1 | 1:433,903 | 5,827 |
| Nauru | 100% | 1 | 1:11,927 | 903 |
| Nepal | - | 1 | 1:28,487,352 | 119,417 |
| Norfolk Island | - | 1 | 1:2,324 | 291 |
| Romania | - | 1 | 1:20,051,976 | 55,376 |
| Rwanda | - | 1 | 1:11,371,433 | 4,615 |
| Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha | - | 1 | 1:5,829 | 386 |
| Samoa | - | 1 | 1:195,190 | 1,348 |
| Swaziland | - | 1 | 1:1,300,177 | 3,374 |
| Tanzania | - | 1 | 1:52,788,319 | 85,066 |
| Uruguay | - | 1 | 1:3,427,637 | 13,958 |
Liam (7,480) may also be a surname.
Liam Forename Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
A male name. Irish for William q.v.
— The Oxford Dictionary of Christian Names (1947) by E. G. Withycombe
M. An Irish name that, like Sean, is making something of a stir in English rather than Irish literature.
— Name This Child (1959) by Eric Partridge
User-submitted Reference
The name Liam has Irish origins and is a short form of the name William. William itself comes from the Old Germanic name Willahelm, which is composed of two elements: willa', meaning 'will' or 'desire' and helm, meaning 'helmet' or 'protection'. Therefore, the name Liam can be interpreted as 'strong protector' or 'resolute protector'.
The name became popular in Ireland and has since spread to other English-speaking countries, particularly in recent decades. It gained significant popularity due to figures like actor Liam Neeson. Today, the name is seen as modern, strong, and charismatic.
In Irish culture and history, the name Liam is often associated with heroism and bravery. It is a popular choice for parents who want their child to be seen as strong, decisive, and courageous.
- ashimww0Liam Forename Popularity
Liam Demographics
Liam Political Affiliation
in United States
Sample size: 966 (2014)
United States
Average
Phonetically Similar Names
| Forename | Similarity | Worldwide Incidence | Prevalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lliam | 89 | 151 | / |
| Liame | 89 | 113 | / |
| Liamm | 89 | 14 | / |
| Liamg | 89 | 5 | / |
| Liamn | 89 | 5 | / |
| Liamc | 89 | 4 | / |
| Hliam | 89 | 4 | / |
| Liahm | 89 | 3 | / |
| Liamk | 89 | 2 | / |
| Gliam | 89 | 2 | / |
| Liaam | 89 | 1 | / |
| Liamt | 89 | 1 | / |
| Liasm | 89 | 1 | / |
| Liaym | 89 | 1 | / |
| Liaim | 89 | 1 | / |
| Lam | 86 | 646,160 | / |
| Liasim | 80 | 22 | / |
| Liatim | 80 | 20 | / |
| Liamne | 80 | 7 | / |
| Liamme | 80 | 2 | / |
| Lliame | 80 | 2 | / |
| Liacim | 80 | 1 | / |
| Liamng | 80 | 1 | / |
| Liamkc | 80 | 1 | / |
| Lian | 75 | 795,221 | / |
| Lame | 75 | 60,454 | / |
| Lyam | 75 | 3,622 | / |
| Lham | 75 | 2,219 | / |
| Laam | 75 | 689 | / |
| Laim | 75 | 590 | / |
| Lasm | 75 | 525 | / |
| Lamn | 75 | 521 | / |
| Leam | 75 | 520 | / |
| Hlam | 75 | 352 | / |
| Lamh | 75 | 216 | / |
| Liom | 75 | 105 | / |
| Lamm | 75 | 97 | / |
| Lamt | 75 | 90 | / |
| Leim | 75 | 80 | / |
| Laym | 75 | 54 | / |
| Lahm | 75 | 53 | / |
| Laum | 75 | 52 | / |
| Loim | 75 | 48 | / |
| Llam | 75 | 28 | / |
| Lamg | 75 | 7 | / |
| Lajm | 75 | 6 | / |
| Lamd | 75 | 4 | / |
| Lamc | 75 | 3 | / |
| Laïm | 75 | 2 | / |
| Lamq | 75 | 1 | / |
| Latm | 75 | 1 | / |
| Liaomao | 73 | 3 | / |
| Liaseem | 73 | 2 | / |
| Liane | 67 | 72,184 | / |
| Liang | 67 | 42,318 | / |
| Lasem | 67 | 2,854 | / |
| Lasme | 67 | 2,675 | / |
| Lasim | 67 | 2,242 | / |
| Liann | 67 | 1,028 | / |
| Latim | 67 | 570 | / |
| Laham | 67 | 482 | / |
| Laime | 67 | 417 | / |
| Llian | 67 | 370 | / |
| Latem | 67 | 363 | / |
| Liaan | 67 | 357 | / |
| Leame | 67 | 227 | / |
| Lamng | 67 | 189 | / |
| Lotim | 67 | 129 | / |
| Lamne | 67 | 92 | / |
| Lamme | 67 | 88 | / |
| Loime | 67 | 64 | / |
| Lacim | 67 | 62 | / |
| Laume | 67 | 59 | / |
| Layme | 67 | 58 | / |
| Glian | 67 | 49 | / |
| Lahum | 67 | 48 | / |
| Leime | 67 | 45 | / |
| Laimė | 67 | 44 | / |
| Liand | 67 | 37 | / |
| Liant | 67 | 32 | / |
| Losim | 67 | 31 | / |
| Lasmh | 67 | 29 | / |
| Liome | 67 | 24 | / |
| Loism | 67 | 19 | / |
| Lacem | 67 | 17 | / |
| Llham | 67 | 16 | / |
| Hlaim | 67 | 16 | / |
| Hlame | 67 | 15 | / |
| Latme | 67 | 15 | / |
| Lianh | 67 | 12 | / |
| Lamhe | 67 | 11 | / |
| Liahn | 67 | 10 | / |
| Llame | 67 | 9 | / |
| Liain | 67 | 9 | / |
| Liaomiao | 67 | 9 | / |
| Liaun | 67 | 6 | / |
| Hlian | 67 | 5 | / |
| Laame | 67 | 5 | / |
| Lamnt | 67 | 4 | / |
| Liayn | 67 | 4 | / |
| Lhamd | 67 | 4 | / |
| Lhlam | 67 | 4 | / |
| Geelliam | 67 | 3 | / |
| Lasym | 67 | 3 | / |
| Leamm | 67 | 3 | / |
| Lhame | 67 | 3 | / |
| Laism | 67 | 2 | / |
| Laaim | 67 | 2 | / |
| Laumk | 67 | 2 | / |
| Lianq | 67 | 2 | / |
| Lyamt | 67 | 2 | / |
| Llamë | 67 | 2 | / |
| Liomg | 67 | 2 | / |
| Laimh | 67 | 1 | / |
| Hlamm | 67 | 1 | / |
| Hleim | 67 | 1 | / |
| Hllam | 67 | 1 | / |
| Hlyam | 67 | 1 | / |
| Láina | 67 | 1 | / |
| Lliom | 67 | 1 | / |
| Lleam | 67 | 1 | / |
| Liomn | 67 | 1 | / |
| Llaim | 67 | 1 | / |
| Llamm | 67 | 1 | / |
| Lasmt | 67 | 1 | / |
| Lathm | 67 | 1 | / |
| Lamgh | 67 | 1 | / |
| Lammt | 67 | 1 | / |
| Laumė | 67 | 1 | / |
| Latym | 67 | 1 | / |
| Laymn | 67 | 1 | / |
| Leihm | 67 | 1 | / |
| Lhaim | 67 | 1 | / |
| Leamg | 67 | 1 | / |
| Lağım | 67 | 1 | / |
| Laaam | 67 | 1 | / |
| Laaym | 67 | 1 | / |
| L'Ame | 67 | 1 | / |
| La'am | 67 | 1 | / |
| Lajhm | 67 | 1 | / |
| Lahym | 67 | 1 | / |
| Lyaam | 67 | 1 | / |
| Lam'e | 67 | 1 | / |
| Laimg | 67 | 1 | / |
| Lheam | 67 | 1 | / |
| Hleam | 67 | 1 | / |
| Loihm | 67 | 1 | / |
| Lamën | 67 | 1 | / |
| Lamth | 67 | 1 | / |
| Laymm | 67 | 1 | / |
| Lhamk | 67 | 1 | / |
| Lianë | 67 | 1 | / |
| Lahmd | 67 | 1 | / |
| Lya'm | 67 | 1 | / |
Liam Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Liam in the Russian language | ||
| Лиам | liam | - |
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