Niam vs Cian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Niam

Boy #1,435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, radiant"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American

✓ All Clear

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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Niam Rank #1,435

Cian Rank #1,535

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

Is Niam or Cian more popular?

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

What do Niam and Cian mean?

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

Are Niam and Cian boy or girl names?

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