Niamh
Niamh first appears in US records in 1969. It peaked in 2008, when 74 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 43.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Niamh popular?
Declining Niamh is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2008 peak.
| 2020s | 232 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 447 | |
| 2000s | 636 | |
| 1990s | 267 | |
| 1980s | 30 | |
| 1960s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Niamh mean?
Niamh means “bright” or “radiant.” Niamh of the Golden Hair rides to the Otherworld in Irish myth.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Niamh mean?
Niamh means Bright, radiant. Niamh means “bright” or “radiant.” Niamh of the Golden Hair rides to the Otherworld in Irish myth.
What is the origin of the name Niamh?
Niamh is of Irish origin.
How do you pronounce Niamh?
Niamh is pronounced “NEEV.”
Is Niamh a boy or a girl name?
Niamh is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Niamh a popular name right now?
Niamh is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2008 peak.
How popular is the name Niamh?
In 2025, Niamh ranked #3561 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Niamh most popular?
Niamh was most popular in 2008, when about 74 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Niamh?
Names similar to Niamh include Orla, Morrigan, Aisling, Fiadh, Aoife.
What names go well with Niamh?
Irish names that pair well with Niamh include Ryan, Liam, Aiden, Sean, Aidan.