Niamh is a girl's name of Irish origin meaning “Bright, radiant; meaning "shining" and "full of light".” With 1 syllable, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Nee. As of 2026, Niamh ranks #899 among girls' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #761 in 1969.
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NEEV
Phonetic spelling
Currently #899 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Niamh means “Bright, radiant; meaning "shining" and "full of light".” It is a girl's name of Irish origin.
Niamh is pronounced NEEV.
Niamh is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Niamh currently ranks #899 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Niamh include Nee.
Middle names that pair well with Niamh include Niamh Claire, Niamh Faye, Niamh Aisling.
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