How Popular (or Rare) was Niamh in 1997?

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#2,808
1997 Rank
44
1997 Births
#2,320
Best Rank (2001)
74
Peak Year (2008)
1,477
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 39,560
Rarity Factor (1997)

πŸ“Š The Niamh Story

Niamh is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #2808 in 1997 with 44 recorded births. 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.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

πŸ“… Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from United States; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Irish  |  Meaning: bright; radiant

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.

Did you know?Niamh is one of the best-known Irish names where the spelling and pronunciation are very different to non-Irish readers at first glance.
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