Niyam vs Raam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Niyam

Boy #5,531 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rule, discipline, restraint"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Sikh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,531
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ni, Niy

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Popularity Comparison

Niyam Rank #5,531
Raam Rank #5,653

Niyam is more popular, ranked #5531 vs #5653 for Raam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Niyam ___

  • Niyam Dev
  • Niyam Raj
  • Niyam Arjun
  • Niyam Vikram
  • Niyam Hari

Raam ___

  • Raam Eli
  • Raam David
  • Raam Nathan
  • Raam Joseph
  • Raam Samuel
  • Raam Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Niyam

Aarav Dhruv Kavya Ananya Riya

If you choose Raam

Levi Ari Jonah Micah Tamar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Niyam or Raam more popular?

Niyam is more popular, ranked #5531 compared to Raam at #5653 in the United States.

What do Niyam and Raam mean?

Niyam means "rule, discipline, restraint" (Sanskrit origin). Raam means "thunder, exalted" (Hebrew origin).

Are Niyam and Raam boy or girl names?

Niyam is primarily a boy name. Raam is primarily a boy name.

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