Niamh
5 countries#136 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Niamh was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
27,316 births recorded 1988–2025 · currently #79 · peaked in 2000 with 1,621 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
19,499 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #136 · peaked in 2000 with 1,204 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
4,295 births recorded 1988–2025 · currently #74 · peaked in 2004 with 248 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
3,522 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #77 · peaked in 1999 with 220 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
1,617 births recorded 1969–2025 · currently #3517 · peaked in 2008 with 74 births
Most common in: New York, Massachusetts, California, Illinois, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
16 births recorded 2003–2013 · peaked in 2004 with 5 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Niamh’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #54 | — |
| 2003 | #56 | ↓2 |
| 2004 | #48 | ↑8 |
| 2005 | #50 | ↓2 |
| 2006 | #63 | ↓13 |
| 2007 | #69 | ↓6 |
| 2008 | #70 | ↓1 |
| 2009 | #76 | ↓6 |
| 2010 | #78 | ↓2 |
| 2011 | #81 | ↓3 |
| 2012 | #84 | ↓3 |
| 2013 | #90 | ↓6 |
| 2014 | #103 | ↓13 |
| 2015 | #109 | ↓6 |
| 2016 | #109 | — |
| 2017 | #111 | ↓2 |
| 2018 | #128 | ↓17 |
| 2019 | #131 | ↓3 |
| 2020 | #136 | ↓5 |
| 2021 | #136 | — |
Frequently asked questions about Niamh
Is Niamh a popular name?
Yes — Niamh currently ranks #136 among girls’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Niamh more common for boys or girls?
Niamh is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Niamh most popular?
Niamh peaked in 2000 in England & Wales, with 1,204 recorded births that year.
Is Niamh rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Niamh’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #120 in 1996 to #136 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Niamh?
At least 28,949 babies have been recorded with the name Niamh across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Niamh popular in more than one country?
Yes — Niamh appears in official birth records in 5 countries: England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, United States, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Niamh?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Niamh include Nari, Oceana, Raylen.
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