Liahm
A modern twist on the name Liam, meaning "strong-willed warrior and protector."
Name Census estimates that about 163 living Americans carry the first name Liahm. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Liahm today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Liahm births was 2022 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Liahm. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
163
~ 1 in 2,102,787 Americans
Peak year
2022
23 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,463
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Liahm: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Liahm from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 88 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Liahm remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Liahm by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Liahm during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Liahm
The given name Liahm has its origins rooted in the Irish language and culture. It is believed to have derived from the Old Irish word "líam," which translates to "resolute" or "determined." This name was particularly prevalent among the ancient Celtic tribes that inhabited the island of Ireland during the Iron Age and early medieval period.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Liahm can be traced back to ancient Irish manuscripts and annals, where it was often used to describe warriors and leaders known for their unwavering courage and steadfastness. One notable historical figure bearing this name was Liahm mac Conall, a renowned chieftain of the Uí Néill dynasty who lived in the 9th century and was renowned for his military prowess and leadership during the Viking invasions of Ireland.
In the centuries that followed, the name Liahm continued to be popular among the Irish nobility and aristocracy. One notable bearer of this name was Liahm Ó Domhnaill, a powerful Irish lord and chief of the Cenél Conaill who lived in the 14th century and played a significant role in the campaigns against the Anglo-Norman forces in Ulster.
As the Irish diaspora spread across the globe, the name Liahm also found its way into various corners of the world. One prominent figure was Liahm O'Connor, an Irish-born Australian politician who served as a member of the Australian House of Representatives in the late 19th century and was known for his advocacy of Irish Home Rule.
In more recent times, the name Liahm has been associated with several notable individuals, including Liahm Neeson, the acclaimed Irish actor renowned for his performances in films such as "Schindler's List" and "Taken," born in 1952. Another famous bearer of this name was Liahm Brady, the legendary Irish footballer who captained the Arsenal and Republic of Ireland national teams and is considered one of the greatest players of his generation, born in 1956.
Throughout its history, the name Liahm has carried a strong connotation of resilience, determination, and leadership, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and spirit of the Irish people. While its popularity has ebbed and flowed over the centuries, it remains a name that evokes a sense of pride and connection to the ancient Celtic roots of the Emerald Isle.
People
Liahm + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Liahm as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Liahm: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Liahm?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 163 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Liahm going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,102,787 US residents.
Is Liahm a common name?
We classify Liahm as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 164 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Liahm most popular?
The single biggest year for Liahm was 2022, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Liahm is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Liahm in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Liahm a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Liahm in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Liahm still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Liahm in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Liahm can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Liahm?
See how many Americans are named Liahm on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.