Niam vs Rafe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Niam

Boy #1,435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, radiant"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American

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Boy #1,311 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew via English

English British Jewish American

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Niam Rank #1,435

Rafe Rank #1,311

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1435 for Niam.

Is Niam or Rafe more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Niam at #1435 in the United States.

What do Niam and Rafe mean?

Niam means "bright, radiant" (Old Irish origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Niam and Rafe boy or girl names?

Niam is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.