Gift of God or law
In Sanskrit, Niam refers to rules, law, or a religious observance. In some contexts, it is also interpreted as a 'gift of God,' making it a spiritually significant choice for many families.
Less common today
Niam isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,169 in 2021.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).