The nameLiyam
Liyam is a recent boy's name, a variant of Liam.
- Boy's name
- Irish
Meaning
Like Liam, an Irish short form of William, it comes from the Germanic wil, "will", and helm, "helmet".
Origin
Irish, of Germanic origin.
History
In France it was most popular in the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Liyam
Liyam in France
Liyam was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 485 births over the decade, 65% of all recorded babies named Liyam. Its rise began around 2009, and it peaked in 2014. Half of all babies named Liyam in France were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 38 births a year on average, against 58 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Liyam in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Liyam mean?
Like Liam, an Irish short form of William, it comes from the Germanic wil, "will", and helm, "helmet".
What is the origin of the name Liyam?
Irish, of Germanic origin.
Is Liyam a girl's or a boy's name?
Liyam is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Liyam?
Variants and related names of Liyam include William.