Niyam
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Purpose, brightness, radiance
Origin: Swahili/Welsh/Irish
Popularity: Ranked #4658 in 2025 with 22 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Niam, meaning purpose, brightness, radiance.
Similar names: niam, niamh, niya, niyamat, niaomi, nivam, niyan, niyana
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Niyam? About 1 in 151,296 babies born in 2025 were named Niyam, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Niyam
What does the name Niyam mean?
Niyam means “Purpose, brightness, radiance” from Swahili/Welsh/Irish roots.
What is the origin of the name Niyam?
Niyam has Swahili/Welsh/Irish origin. The traditional meaning is “Purpose, brightness, radiance”.
How popular is Niyam?
Niyam ranked #4539 in 2025 — given to 22 babies that year.
When was Niyam most popular?
Niyam peaked in 2022 with 23 babies registered that year.
Is Niyam a boy or girl name?
Niyam is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Niyams in registered births are male.
Is the name Niyam rising or falling in popularity?
Niyam has risen 2380 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #6919 in 2020 to #4539 in 2025.
How long has Niyam been recorded?
Niyam appears in birth records across 14 years — from 2010 through 2025.