Find out how popular the first name Niome has been for the last 20 years (from 1995 to 2014) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Niome by gender

Based on the last 20 years of data, Niome is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2014, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Niome.

The history of the first name Niome

The name Niome is derived from the ancient Greek language and its origins can be traced back to the Hellenic era, around the 5th century BCE. The name is believed to have been derived from the Greek word "neioma," which means "flowing" or "streaming," suggesting a connection to rivers, streams, or the natural flow of water.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Niome can be found in the works of the ancient Greek playwright, Aeschylus, who lived from 525 BCE to 456 BCE. In his play "The Suppliants," Aeschylus mentions a character named Niome, though little is known about her significance or role in the play.

During the Byzantine period, which lasted from the 4th to the 15th century CE, the name Niome gained some popularity among Greek families. One notable figure from this era was Niome of Trebizond (c. 1300 - 1380), a Byzantine princess and the daughter of the Emperor Andronikos III Palaiologos.

In the 16th century, the name Niome was occasionally used in parts of Italy, likely influenced by the Greek diaspora and cultural exchanges between the two regions. One notable figure from this time was Niome Frescobaldi (1510 - 1589), an Italian noblewoman and the wife of the Florentine banker, Giovanni Frescobaldi.

During the Renaissance period, the name Niome found its way into the realm of literature and the arts. The Italian painter and architect, Giorgio Vasari (1511 - 1574), mentioned a female artist named Niome Santi in his famous work "The Lives of the Most Excellent Painters, Sculptors, and Architects."

In the 19th century, the name Niome gained some popularity in parts of Europe, particularly in Germany and Austria. One notable figure from this era was Niome von Bismarck (1824 - 1895), a German countess and the wife of the famous statesman, Otto von Bismarck.

While the name Niome has remained relatively rare throughout history, it has been carried by various individuals across different time periods and cultures, often reflecting the enduring influence of ancient Greek language and mythology.

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