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Niamh: Meaning & Origin

Niamh is a girl name of Irish origin meaning “Bright, radiant; meaning "shining" and "full of light"”. It's a distinctive name with moderate popularity. With 1 syllable, it's short and easy to say.

Pronunciation

NEEV

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

67/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 33% of popular names.

Nicknames

Nee

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

30%
46
2010
32
Current
#35
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Niamh Claire
  • Niamh Faye
  • Niamh Aisling

Famous Namesakes

  • Niamh Cusack (Irish actress)

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Niamh