Niamh is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #3511 in 2012 with 46 recorded births. This places Niamh in the top 18% 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 91.7%. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 38,277 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.