Niam
Every Niam since 1993 — 1,798 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Niam
Niam is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,441 in 2025 with 125 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 1,798 American babies have been named Niam. Its peak came in 2021, when 169 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Niam stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Niam year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 125 | #1,441 |
| 2024 | 126 | #1,444 |
| 2023 | 133 | #1,394 |
| 2022 | 126 | #1,443 |
| 2021 | 169 | #1,168 |
| 2020 | 141 | #1,294 |
| 2019 | 127 | #1,399 |
| 2018 | 137 | #1,326 |
| 2017 | 130 | #1,370 |
| 2016 | 155 | #1,218 |
| 2015 | 126 | #1,378 |
| 2014 | 108 | #1,503 |
| 2013 | 41 | #2,830 |
| 2012 | 30 | #3,603 |
| 2011 | 22 | #4,461 |
| 2010 | 20 | #4,795 |
| 2009 | 13 | #6,705 |
| 2008 | 11 | #7,563 |
| 2007 | 7 | #10,555 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,536 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 7 | #9,651 |
| 2003 | 5 | #12,190 |
| 2002 | 6 | #10,280 |
| 2001 | 6 | #10,158 |
| 2000 | 6 | #9,956 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Niam in 2025?
Niam ranked #1,441 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 125 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Niam?
1,798 babies have been named Niam in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Niam most popular?
Niam peaked in 2021, when 169 newborns received the name.
Is Niam a boy or girl name?
Niam is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Niam rising or falling?
Niam is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.