Niamh

Girl name

Niamh has been given to 1,617 babies in the U.S. since 1969. It peaked in 2008.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,617

Peak year

2008 (74 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1969

10-year trend

▲ +23%

Gender split

All girls

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Niamh.

1,616 babies since 1989

1,619 babies since 1904

1,619 babies since 1960

1,614 babies since 1983

1,621 babies since 2002

1,612 babies since 1947

1,625 babies since 1981

1,626 babies since 1881

How popular is the name Niamh?

Niamh has been given to 1,617 babies in the U.S. since 1969. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Niamh peak?

Niamh peaked in 2008, when 74 babies were given the name.

Is Niamh a girl or boy name?

Niamh is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Niamh are girls).

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