Rule, principle, or internal discipline
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'Niyama', this name refers to the second limb of yoga, representing positive duties or observances. It signifies a person who lives by a set of moral principles or rules. In a broader sense, it conveys a sense of order and self-discipline.
Less common today
Niyam isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,561 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
