Girl name · Irish
Niamh
“bright, radiant”
Vibes
Common nicknames
Short-forms and diminutives parents often use for Niamh.
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Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Niamh — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Niamh is Irish — "bright, radiant" — the golden-haired princess of Tír na nÓg who carried the poet Oisín away to the land of eternal youth on a white horse across the sea.
A perennial Irish top-20 name, Niamh stays rare in America largely because of its spelling (NEEV) — a moat, not a flaw, for parents who want the authentic form.
One radiant syllable. It pairs well with longer middles (Niamh Evangeline, Niamh Josephine). On our vibe map it is Mythological princess-tier with Celestial shine and Cultural Fusion sea-crossing.
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All Irish names →Niamh — common questions
Is Niamh a boy or girl name?
Niamh is traditionally a girl name of Irish origin.
What does the name Niamh mean?
Niamh means “bright, radiant” of Irish origin. Niamh is Irish — "bright, radiant" — the golden-haired princess of Tír na nÓg who carried the poet Oisín away to the land of eternal youth on a white horse across the sea.
Where does the name Niamh come from?
Niamh is Irish in origin. A perennial Irish top-20 name, Niamh stays rare in America largely because of its spelling (NEEV) — a moat, not a flaw, for parents who want the authentic form.
What are common nicknames for Niamh?
Neevy and Niam — the short-forms parents most often use for Niamh.
How popular is Niamh?
Niamh did not make the top 1,000 girls' names in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it genuinely rare in the US.
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A couple of nice things named Niamh you might want for the nursery.