Resolute protector
Liem is a Vietnamese name meaning 'honest' or 'upright,' but it is also frequently used as a modern phonetic variant of the Germanic name Liam. In the latter context, it shares the meaning 'resolute protector' or 'strong-willed warrior.' It offers a unique alternative to the chart-topping Liam while maintaining a familiar sound.
Less common today
Liem isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,512 in 2013.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
French economist and Member of the European Parliament
Indonesian badminton legend and three-time All England champion
