The name Niam is a boy's name meaning "law; given by God; blessing".

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With Liam at the top of the boys' popularity list, parents might discover the still-rare Niam. A name with various origins, Niam can be a Hindi name, deriving from the word <em>niyam</em> meaning "rule" or "law"; an Arabic name - often used on girls - meaning "blessings" or "given by God"; and an Irish name, an form of Niamh. 
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The name leapt out of obscurity in 2014 when it doubled in use and was given to more than 100 boys for the first time. 
While the name hasn't surged up the charts in the last decade, it has remained consistently well-used, given to around 130 boys each year. 

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Niam is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Irish Gaelic, it may be a variant spelling of Niamh, meaning "bright" or "radiant," which was the name of a princess in Irish mythology known for her beauty and golden hair. In Hebrew, Niam can be interpreted as "pleasant" or "melody." The name also has roots in Arabic, where it means "blessing" or "grace." With its short, melodic sound and cross-cultural appeal, Niam has gained some popularity as a modern choice for parents seeking a name that is both distinctive and meaningful. Its simplicity makes it easy to pronounce across different languages while retaining its exotic charm.

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