Lorna vs Niamh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lorna

Girl #3,172 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Lorn, from the district of Argyll, Scotland"

Origin: Scottish place name

Cultural Roots

British Scottish Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,172
Total SSA Count
50
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lorn, Lorni

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Niamh

Girl #3,133 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bright, radiant, lustrous"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish Gaelic Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,133
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nia, Niy, Niie

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Popularity Comparison

Lorna Rank #3,172
Niamh Rank #3,133

Niamh is more popular, ranked #3133 vs #3172 for Lorna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lorna ___

  • Lorna Jane
  • Lorna Anne
  • Lorna Grace
  • Lorna Elizabeth
  • Lorna May
  • Lorna Claire

Niamh ___

  • Niamh Rose
  • Niamh Clare
  • Niamh Grace
  • Niamh Maeve
  • Niamh Siobhan
  • Niamh Brigid

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Lorna

Flora Moira Fiona Angus Duncan

If you choose Niamh

Ciarán Fionnuala Roisín Seán Áine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lorna or Niamh more popular?

Niamh is more popular, ranked #3133 compared to Lorna at #3172 in the United States.

What do Lorna and Niamh mean?

Lorna means "from Lorn, from the district of Argyll, Scotland" (Scottish place name origin). Niamh means "bright, radiant, lustrous" (Old Irish origin).

Are Lorna and Niamh boy or girl names?

Lorna is primarily a girl name. Niamh is primarily a girl name.

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