Niam Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Niam means 'bright' or 'radiant'.
Meaning of the Name Niam
Niam is a name of Gaelic origin that means 'bright' or 'radiant'. It is a unisex name and has gained popularity in recent years. Niam has two syllables and is commonly used in Ireland.
Popularity of the Name Niam
The popularity for the name Niam peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 169 births, which ranked number 2,489 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Niam had the most male births in 2021 with 169, which ranked number 1,167 out of 14,057 male names. The number of births for the name Niam has increased sharply over the last ten years from 30 births to 126 births, an increase of 320.00%. Among males, Niam has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 30 births to 126 births, an increase of 320.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Niam
- 20 Year Trend of Niam: 2000.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Niam: 320.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Niam: 320.00%
Popularity of Niam by State
For males, Niam was most popular in Northeastern states with 25 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 20 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Niam. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 20 | 1052 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 7 | 1101 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 10 | 811 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 11 | 610 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 9 | 1212 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 6 | 1137 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 5 | 1245 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 16 | 1240 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 9 | 712 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Niam
- Total Births of Niam: 145 (15.43%)
- Male Births of Niam: 145 (15.43%)
Given the upward trend of Niam over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 15.43% increase in total births, for a total of 145 births in 2024. Male births for Niam have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 145 male births in 2024, an increase of 15.43%.