Fern-like or snowy
In Greek mythology, Niobe was the daughter of Tantalus and the Queen of Thebes. Her story is a famous tragedy regarding the dangers of hubris, as she was turned into a weeping rock by Zeus. The name has since been associated with eternal mourning and the natural beauty of the stone.
About 7 girls were named Niobe in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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