Cian vs Niam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cian

Boy #1,535 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ancient, enduring, long-lived"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Celtic Irish diaspora

15 High Risk

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Boy #1,435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, radiant"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American

✓ All Clear

Cian Rank #1,535

Niam Rank #1,435

Niam is more popular, ranked #1435 vs #1535 for Cian.

Is Cian or Niam more popular?

Niam is more popular, ranked #1435 compared to Cian at #1535 in the United States.

What do Cian and Niam mean?

Cian means "ancient, enduring, long-lived" (Old Irish origin). Niam means "bright, radiant" (Old Irish origin).

Are Cian and Niam boy or girl names?

Cian is primarily a boy name. Niam is primarily a boy name.