Niamh is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #4419 in 1996 with 24 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 74 births ranking #2552. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 73,040 girls born was named Niamh. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.