Total births
1,798
Boys' name · since 1993
Niam
1,798 babies named Niam in U.S. Social Security records since 1993, with the highest year being 2021. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #1443
- among boys today
- 1,798
- born since 1993
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 90%
- more common than other boys
Niam currently ranks #1443 among boys' names in America, with 1,798 babies recorded since 1993.
Social Security Administration records show Niam recorded 1,798 times among boys since 1993, holding rank #1443 nationally today, ahead of 90% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1993 to 2025.
- #1443 among boys today
- 1,798 born since 1993
- 2010s peak decade
- 90% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Niam is currently the #1443 boys' name in America, more common than 90% of boys - 1,798 born since 1993, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1443
- among boys today
- 1,798
- born since 1993
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 90%
- more common than other boys
Niam vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1443
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 90% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Niam was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
169 babies were named Niam in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Niam compares
1,798 Top 22% higher than 78% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Niam's all-time total is 5x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Niam | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,798 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 169 | 23 | 22,252 |
Niam's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Niam's SSA record in two at 2012 and the more recent half accounts for 93% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 7%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2003, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2021 peak of 169, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Niam at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#1,443
Active since
1993
Niam popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1993–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 169
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Niam by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Niam's strongest decade.
896 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Niam births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 12
1990s
12 births
- 2000s 70
2000s
70 births
- 2010s
2010s
896 births
- 2020s
2020s
820 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 896 births (50% of all-time use).
How Niam compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Niam's total volume
Niam vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Niam by state
Where Niam concentrates geographically, total births since 1993
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 242 | 13.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 157 | 8.7% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 151 | 8.4% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 138 | 7.7% |
| #5 | New York | | 128 | 7.1% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 66 | 3.7% |
| #7 | Florida | | 65 | 3.6% |
| #8 | Virginia | | 55 | 3.1% |
California share of Niam's total US births 13.5%
Even split
242 of 1,798 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 16 reporting states.
Niam appears in 16 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Niam? ▼
Since 1993, Social Security records show 1,798 babies named Niam. Today it holds rank #1443 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2021, with 169 births.
When was Niam most popular? ▼
Niam was most popular in the 2010s decade with 896 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Niam most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Niam are California (242 births), Texas (157 births), New Jersey (151 births).
How long has the name Niam been used? ▼
Niam has been recorded in Social Security data since 1993, spanning 33 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Niam? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Niall, Nial, Nian, Nia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Niam's data
- Niam's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (896 total births) through the 2020s (820) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Niams (242 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Niam
Nearby Names Like Niam
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Niam
Niall Boy
#1576 2,094 births
Nial Boy
#7303 144 births
Nian Boy
11 births
Nia Boy
10 births
Niamke Boy
7 births
Compare Niam side by side: Niam vs Niall Niam vs Nial Niam vs Nian
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1993–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Niam: #1443 Boys' Name - 1,798 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/niam. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Niam draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.