girl's name
Naimh
NEEV (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 1
- Letters 5
- Births on record 49
Naimh is a girl's name with 1 syllable. In 2001 it was given to 5 babies in Ireland, ranking #447. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
- Peaked in Ireland in 1998, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in Ireland.
- First appears in birth records in 1968.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Naimh Over Time
Births per decade in Ireland, 1960s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 4 |
| 1970s | 9 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 11 |
How Popular Is Naimh?
In 2001, Naimh was given to 5 babies in Ireland, ranking #447 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Where Naimh Is Used
Irish figures withhold any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. The Central Statistics Office began recording the síneadh fada in 2018, so accented and unaccented spellings are counted separately from that year on. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Naimh
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Naimh Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Naimh over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Naimh
- English NEEV
Sibling Names for Naimh
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Naimh — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Naimh
How popular is the name Naimh?
In 2001, Naimh was given to 5 babies in Ireland, ranking #447 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Is Naimh a girl's or a boy's name?
Naimh is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Naimh?
Naimh has 1 syllable.
When was Naimh most popular?
Naimh peaked in 1998, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.