Niamh
ni(a)-mh
US Popularity:6950
Origin:Irish
Meaning:Bright; Radiant
The baby girl name Niamh originates from Old Irish and means “bright” and “radiant”. Niamh is found in Irish mythology as “daughter of the sea god, Manannan mac Lir” and “princess of the golden hair”. But as beautiful as the goddess was hailed to be, it was only in the early 1900s that the name Niamh became popular throughout Western Europe. Today, Niamh is associated with successful artists, singers, actresses, and even top Irish rugby players. With a name packing so much star-power, your baby Niamh can shine just as bright.
Niamh Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Niamh is currently #1307 on The Bump
Girl:Niamh is currently #602 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Niamh is currently #6950 in U.S. births
Girl:Niamh is currently #2779 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#6950
in 2022
+ 291
from 2021
Sources
WordSense, WordSense
Behind the Name, Niamh, June 2023
Library Ireland, Irish Names
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