Gender: Female
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Tradition, Radiant or bright
Pronunciation: nee-iv, /niːv/, N AY AH M
Popularity Rank: #5,540
Derived from the Old Irish word 'níam', meaning 'radiance' or 'brightness'. In Irish mythology, Niamh is the daughter of the sea god and is known for her beauty and radiant spirit.
The name Niamh is of Irish origin and means Tradition, Radiant or bright. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Niamh is commonly found in Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America, and 37 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: nee-iv
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /niːv/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: N AY AH M
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
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At NamesLook, the name Niamh is recorded 10,397 times globally, ranking it as the 5,540th most common name worldwide.
Niamh is most prevalent in Ireland, with 6,695 occurrences, making it the 23th most popular name in the country.
In Ireland, the name Niamh is found among 1 in every 14 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | #23 | 1 : 14 |
| United Kingdom | #506 | 1 : 170 |
| United States of America | #11,298 | 1 : 10,457 |
| Canada | #4,842 | 1 : 4,746 |
| Netherlands | #9,119 | 1 : 10,539 |
| United Arab Emirates | #17,140 | 1 : 31,098 |
| France | #23,467 | 1 : 40,750 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Niamh from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 3, 2024 02:23 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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