Girl nameCurrently #3,148 in the USSteady
Niamh
//ˈnaɪəm//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20085 lettersStarts with N
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Niamh's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Niamh's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Niamh |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1993 | 15 |
| 1994 | 22 |
| 1995 | 37 |
| 1996 | 24 |
| 1997 | 44 |
| 1998 | 47 |
| 1999 | 47 |
| 2000 | 60 |
| 2001 | 69 |
| 2002 | 57 |
| 2003 | 67 |
| 2004 | 69 |
| 2005 | 57 |
| 2006 | 69 |
| 2007 | 58 |
| 2008 | 74 |
| 2009 | 56 |
| 2010 | 43 |
| 2011 | 60 |
| 2012 | 46 |
| 2013 | 44 |
| 2014 | 53 |
| 2015 | 35 |
| 2016 | 45 |
| 2017 | 37 |
| 2018 | 40 |
| 2019 | 44 |
| 2020 | 33 |
| 2021 | 35 |
| 2022 | 37 |
| 2023 | 33 |
| 2024 | 51 |
Niamh through the decades
- Niamh peaked in 2008, when 74 babies were named Niamh in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Niamh has fallen 30% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Niamh currently ranks #3,148 in the US and is holding steady.