Niamh is a highly popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #48 in 2004 with 1,178 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 1,204 births ranking #40. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 209.2%. In 2004, approximately 1 in every 243 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.