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At a Glance: Name: Niamh – Meaning: bright, radiant – Origin: Irish – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: NEEV
Niamh is an Irish name for a girl that means "bright" or "radiant." It's pronounced NEEV (/ˈniːv/), a short, one-syllable sound with a spelling that looks longer than it sounds. It has a worldly, romantic, storybook feel and still comes across as modern.
Meaning & Origin of Niamh
Meaning: Bright, radiant.
Origin: Irish.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Niamh
Phonetic: NEEV IPA: /ˈniːv/
Popularity of Niamh
Niamh reached its highest U.S. ranking in 2001, when it placed #2320 with 69 babies given the name. In 2024 it ranked #3148 with 51 babies, so it's still in use but uncommon.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1969–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Niamh mean?
Bright, radiant. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Niamh)
How do you pronounce Niamh?
Niamh is pronounced NEEV (IPA: /ˈniːv/).
Is Niamh a popular name right now?
Niamh peaked at #2320 in 2001 and is ranked #3148 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1969–2024.)
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