# Niamh: Meaning, Origin & Similar Names | Clever Mum

> Niamh meaning: "Bright, radiant" (Irish origin). Girl name — see similar names, sibling pairings and style.

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# Niamh

     
 
Quick answer — What does Niamh mean? 

 
Niamh is a girl name of Irish origin, meaning "Bright, radiant". It's commonly grouped as a international, classic name in the UK.

    
Our shortlist groups Niamh under international, classic names. These are editorial categories for browsing. Meanings can have multiple interpretations across languages; the short gloss is not a complete etymology. Similar-name and sibling suggestions below are generated from shared tags, not a survey of family naming choices.

    
## At a glance

   Meaning Bright, radiant   Origin Irish   Name family    [Irish & Scottish](/tools/baby-name-finder/origin/irish-scottish/)     Gender Girl   Style international, classic       
## Names similar to Niamh

 

Sharing at least one style with Niamh — a starting point if you like the feel but want more options.

  [ Sofia ](/tools/baby-name-finder/sofia/)[ Aisha ](/tools/baby-name-finder/aisha/)[ Isabella ](/tools/baby-name-finder/isabella/)[ Layla ](/tools/baby-name-finder/layla/)[ Olivia ](/tools/baby-name-finder/olivia/)[ Amelia ](/tools/baby-name-finder/amelia/)    
## Sibling name pairings

 

Names that share Niamh's style, if you're planning ahead for a brother or sister.

  [ Muhammad ](/tools/baby-name-finder/muhammad/)[ Elias ](/tools/baby-name-finder/elias/)[ Hugo ](/tools/baby-name-finder/hugo/)     
## Questions about the name Niamh

    What does the name Niamh mean?   
 Niamh is of Irish origin and means "Bright, radiant". 

   Is Niamh a popular baby name in the UK?   
 Naming trends shift every year, so rather than quote a number that goes stale, check the current official rankings on the Office for National Statistics' baby names release — search "Niamh" at ons.gov.uk for the latest England & Wales data. 

   What names are similar to Niamh?   
 Names with a similar style to Niamh include Sofia, Aisha, Isabella, Layla. 

     

For current official UK popularity rankings, see the  [
ONS baby names statistics
](https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths/bulletins/babynamesenglandandwales/current) 
for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our  [Baby Name Finder](/tools/baby-name-finder/), or try our  [due date calculator](/tools/due-date-calculator/) if you're
      just getting started.

 
Reviewed August 2026.