girl's name
Naomh
NEEV or NAYV (Irish)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 1
- Letters 5
- Births on record 43
Naomh is a girl's name with 1 syllable. In 1979 it was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #528. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
- Peaked in Ireland in 1973, when 6 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in Ireland.
- First appears in birth records in 1969.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Naomh Over Time
Births per decade in Ireland, 1960s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 3 |
| 1970s | 19 |
How Popular Is Naomh?
In 1979, Naomh was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #528 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Where Naomh 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 Naomh
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Naomh Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Naomh over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Naomh
- Irish NEEV or NAYV
Sibling Names for Naomh
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Naomh — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Naomh
How popular is the name Naomh?
In 1979, Naomh was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #528 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Is Naomh a girl's or a boy's name?
Naomh is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Naomh?
Naomh has 1 syllable.
When was Naomh most popular?
Naomh peaked in 1973, when 6 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.