Niamh is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #120 in 1996 with 381 recorded births. This places Niamh in the top 2% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 1,204 births ranking #40. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 777 girls born was named Niamh. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Niamh is a classic Irish name meaning 'bright' or 'radiant'. It feels elegant, ancient, and unmistakably rooted in Gaelic tradition.
Known from Irish mythology, Niamh has remained beloved in Ireland for generations and has gained wider recognition beyond it. Its traditional spelling is part of its strong cultural identity.