Boy · #4,953 in 2026

Niyam

Name: Popularity of the name Niyam in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Niyam, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,953

Peak Rank

#4,438 (2022)

Total Babies

219

5-Yr Trend

+32%

2010

First Year

2026

Last Year

2022

Peak Year

#4438

Peak Rank

219

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Niyam

The earliest SSA record of Niyam as a baby boy name dates back to 2010, when 5 babies received it. 2022 was its biggest year on record, with 23 newborns named Niyam — #4,438 in the national rankings. The 2020s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 56% of all recorded Niyams. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #4,953 among baby boy names with 20 births, rising sharply (+32% over the past five years). In total, more than 219 Niyams have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Niyam

Phonetically similar names — useful when Niyam is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Niam
Nizam
Nilam
Nigam
Niyaz
Siyam
Nyam
Qiyam
Riyam
Nguyen
Nahum
Newham

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Niyam

What does the name Niyam mean?

Niyam is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2010. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Niyam in 2026?

In 2026, Niyam ranks #4,953 among boys' names in the U.S., with 20 babies given the name that year.

When was Niyam most popular?

Niyam reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #4,438 that year with 23 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Niyam most popular?

Niyam has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Niyam.

Is Niyam a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Niyam is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Niyam?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Niyam include Swayze, Zimri, Yida. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Niyam

Niyam is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2010 and has accumulated 219 births in the dataset. Niyam's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #4,438. Use the chart and map above to compare Niyam's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.