Kip vs Niam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kip

Boy #1,457 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pointed hill"

Origin: Middle English

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Boy #1,435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, radiant"

Origin: Old Irish

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Kip Rank #1,457

Niam Rank #1,435

Niam is more popular, ranked #1435 vs #1457 for Kip.

Is Kip or Niam more popular?

Niam is more popular, ranked #1435 compared to Kip at #1457 in the United States.

What do Kip and Niam mean?

Kip means "pointed hill" (Middle English origin). Niam means "bright, radiant" (Old Irish origin).

Are Kip and Niam boy or girl names?

Kip is primarily a boy name. Niam is primarily a boy name.