Niamh is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #2808 in 1997 with 44 recorded births. This places Niamh in the top 17% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 74 births ranking #2552. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 83.3%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 39,560 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.