Niamh name meaning
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What does Niamh mean?
Meaning of Niamh is Tradition, A Bright Man or The Beautiful came from Celtic and Old Irish and is used for both boys and girls is specifically used in Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, Irish, English, Swedish and Kannada.
Niamh is Irish form of Niam.
How do I pronounce Niamh?
The most common pronunciation of one syllabled Niamh is NEEV. The pronunciation choose to emphasis on first NEE syllable. It can also be pronounced as NEE-uv, neev or ni(a)-mh.
Variants of Niamh
Names that rhyme with NiamhHow popular is the name Niamh?
Niamh was a popular name in England and Wales. Over 18384 babies have been given the moniker in 23 years. When at its peak in 2000, the moniker grabbed the 40th spot and 1204 baby girls were given the name.
However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 23 years but still dominating the charts. In addition to that, the moniker has been in the top 50 baby names 5 times Also, Niamh was among the popular names in Ireland.
Since emerging in 1964 around 20516 babies have been given the first name. When at the peak of its usage in 1993, the moniker grabbed the 2nd spot and 719 baby girls were given the name.
However after 56 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts. Moreover, the given name has been to the top 5 baby names 6 times
Niamh is a familiar baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1969 and was able to reach the top 3000 names.
In 2001, it ranked 2303rd when 74 girl were named Niamh. Over 1338 babies in United States have been named Niamh. The first name is an uncommon baby name in France still in use today.
Niamh is a common name in England and Northern Ireland while somewhat familiar name in Australia, Scotland and Canada. According to our estimate, over 40000 babies have been named Niamh globally.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3712 | 40 |
| 2017 | 3976 | 37 |
| 2016 | 3440 | 45 |
| 2015 | 4131 | 35 |
| 2014 | 3130 | 52 |
Facts
Niamh in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 13 | 5 | 74 | 46 |
What numerology tells about Niamh?
You are intuitive but never use your intuition when it comes to making important decisions in life. When you are facing an obstacle, don't shy away from asking for help if you feel like you need it. You respect yourself for always being able to look in the mirror and stay true to you. Pay more attention to your overall well-being. You are not selfish but you are not naive as well. Don't settle for an ordinary life. Don't be ordinary.
Parents who liked Niamh, loved these names
- Brendan - Prevalently used in Norwegian, Danish and Swedish frequently used, Brendan is rooted from Old Irish and Celtic and is aimed at both boys and girls, meaning of Brendan is "Little Raven, Traveller or Well Known Irish Playwright or Wit Brendan Behan"
- Monalyssa - Girl name Monalyssa means "Hermit, Aristocratic and Wise Guardian" is originated from Celtic and Italian. Monalyssa is a resultant of Mona.
- Floyd - Dominantly used in English persistent and pleasing, Floyd is used as a gender insensitive name has its roots in Celtic and Welsh, meaning of Floyd is "Sacred, Gray or Gray Haired"
- Mirle - Predominant Mirle is used majorly in Finnish has origin in Hebrew, Latin and Old French is used as a baby girl name. Mirle is German equivalent of Mirjam
- Biret chiefly is used in Norwegian, Sami and Finnish aimed at girls is originated from Old Norse and Celtic. Biret is Sami cognate of Birita
Famous people named Niamh
- Niamh Cosgrave, former Fine Gael politician from Dublin, Ireland
- Niamh Bhreathnach, former Irish Labour Party politician
- Niamh Kavanagh, Irish singer
- Niamh Cusack, Irish actress
- Niamh Daly in Destroying Angel as Actress
- Niamh Morrison in Filth as Make-Up Department
- Niamh Quinn in Cherrybomb as Actress
- Niamh Walsh in Send in the Clowns as Actress
- Niamh Shaw in A Shine of Rainbows as Actress
- Niamh McGirr in The Race as Actress
- Niamh O'Brien in H.M.S. Pinafore as Actress
- Niamh Lennon in Spitball as Make-Up Department
- Niamh Algar in From the Dark as Actress
- Actor Niamh Webb, famous for tvMiniSeries Meta4orce
- In 1988, Niamh Roth characterized the role of Lori Fitzgerald In movie Lorelei.
Lists having Niamh
- Boys names beginning with N
- Girls names beginning with N
- American Baby Names
- Celtic Baby Names
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- Irish Baby Names
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- Finnish Baby Names
- Kannada Baby Names
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- Indian Baby Names
- Popular English Girl Names
- Popular Girl Names in England & Wales (2013)
- Popular Girl Names in Ireland (2019)
- Baby Names that mean Bright
- Baby Names that mean Beautiful
- Baby Names that mean Radiant
- Baby Names that mean Man
