Niamh vs Shaylee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Shaylee

Girl #2,937 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fairy palace, admirable"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,937
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Shay, Lee

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Popularity Comparison

Niamh Rank #3,133
Shaylee Rank #2,937

Shaylee is more popular, ranked #2937 vs #3133 for Niamh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Niamh ___

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

Shaylee ___

  • Shaylee Marie
  • Shaylee Grace
  • Shaylee Nicole
  • Shaylee Ann
  • Shaylee Rose
  • Shaylee Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Niamh

Ciarán Fionnuala Roisín Seán Áine

If you choose Shaylee

Finn Maeve Declan Kaylee Caden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Niamh or Shaylee more popular?

Shaylee is more popular, ranked #2937 compared to Niamh at #3133 in the United States.

What do Niamh and Shaylee mean?

Niamh means "bright, radiant, lustrous" (Old Irish origin). Shaylee means "fairy palace, admirable" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Niamh and Shaylee boy or girl names?

Niamh is primarily a girl name. Shaylee is primarily a girl name.

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