Koe vs Niam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Koe

Boy #1,493 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"modern spelling of Coe (jackdaw bird)"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,493
Total SSA Count
120
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Koe Rank #1,493
Niam Rank #1,435

Niam is more popular, ranked #1435 vs #1493 for Koe.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Koe ___

  • Koe James
  • Koe Alexander
  • Koe William
  • Koe Lee
  • Koe Thomas
  • Koe Ray

Niam ___

  • Niam James
  • Niam Patrick
  • Niam Sean
  • Niam Finn
  • Niam Connor
  • Niam Brendan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Koe

Zoe Jax Mae Wren Kai

If you choose Niam

Cian Finn Saoirse Ciara Eoin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Koe or Niam more popular?

Niam is more popular, ranked #1435 compared to Koe at #1493 in the United States.

What do Koe and Niam mean?

Koe means "modern spelling of Coe (jackdaw bird)" (Old English origin). Niam means "bright, radiant" (Old Irish origin).

Are Koe and Niam boy or girl names?

Koe is primarily a boy name. Niam is primarily a boy name.

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