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Niam
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Pronounced NEEM /niΛm/Low
Meaning: Bright, radiant, of golden beautyLow
In 30 seconds: Niam is a phonetic rendering of the Irish Gaelic name Niamh (pronounced NEEV) meaning bright or radiant. In Irish mythology, Niamh of the Golden Hair was a goddess who brought the poet Oisin to a land of eternal youth.
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Origin LowIrish Gaelic
MeaningBright, radiant, of golden beauty
U.S. rank (2025)#1441 β Falling
2025 U.S. births125 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)β 1,797
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Niam is a phonetic English spelling of Irish Gaelic Niamh meaning bright or radiant. In mythology, Niamh was a goddess of the Otherworld.
Niam is used as a masculine name in some communities, particularly in South Asian contexts.
Did you know? Niamh of the Golden Hair β Niamh Chinn Γir β is one of the most beautiful figures in Irish mythology. She rode a magical horse across the sea to bring Oisin to TΓr na nΓg (Land of the Young).
Overall data confidence 60%
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Niamh of the Golden Hair (mythological)Figure of Irish mythology who brought the poet Oisin to Tir na nOg, the Land of Eternal Youth
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Frequently Asked
What does Niam mean?
Bright, radiant, of golden beauty
How do you pronounce Niam?
Niam is pronounced NEEM.
What is the origin of Niam?
Niam comes from Irish Gaelic.
What names are similar to Niam?
Similar names include finn, cian, conor.