Girl · #2,263 in 2026

Aoife

Aoife is an Irish and Gaelic feminine given name. The name is derived from the Irish Gaelic aoibh, which means "beauty" or "radiance". It has been compared to the Gaulish name Esvios, which may be related to the tribal name Esuvii and the theonym Esus.

  • Irish
  • Irish Mythology
Current Rank
#2,263
Peak Rank
#1,746 (2018)
Total Babies
2K
5-Yr Trend
-15%
1985
First Year
2026
Last Year
2018
Peak Year
#1746
Peak Rank
2K
Total Count
41
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Aoife

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Aoife is an Irish and Gaelic feminine given name. The name is derived from the Irish Gaelic aoibh, which means "beauty" or "radiance". It has been compared to the Gaulish name Esvios, which may be related to the tribal name Esuvii and the theonym Esus.

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Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

  • Irish
  • Irish Mythology

The Story of Aoife

The earliest SSA record of Aoife as a baby girl name dates back to 1985, when 6 babies received it. 2018 was its biggest year on record, with 117 newborns named Aoife — #1,746 in the national rankings. The 2010s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 38% of all recorded Aoifes. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #2,263 among baby girl names with 82 births, falling sharply (-15%). In total, more than 2K Aoifes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Variants & Related Forms of Aoife

Foreign forms, alternate spellings, and nicknames that share roots with Aoife. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Aífe
  • Aoibhe
  • Aoibhín

Notable people named Aoife

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

  • Aoife Ahern , Dean of Engineering at University College, Dublin
  • Aoife Cusack (born 1996), Irish professional wrestler who performs under the ring name Lyra Valkyria
  • Aoife Dooley (born 1991), Irish writer
  • Aoife Hoey (born 1983), Irish bobsledding olympian
  • Aoife Mannion (born 1995), Irish association footballer
  • Aoife MacMurrough (c. 1145–1188), Irish Princess of Leinster and Countess of Pembroke
  • Aoife McLysaght , Irish 21st century geneticist
  • Aoife Melia , Irish medical doctor

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Names that sound like Aoife

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

  • Ouphe
  • Oif
  • Mife
  • Myf
  • Eoff
  • Eof
  • Iaf
  • Dyf
  • Iuf
  • Onf
  • Off
  • Arf

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Aoife

What does the name Aoife mean?
Aoife is an Irish and Gaelic feminine given name. The name is derived from the Irish Gaelic aoibh, which means "beauty" or "radiance". It has been compared to the Gaulish name Esvios, which may be related to the tribal name Esuvii and the theonym Esus.
What is the origin of the name Aoife?
Aoife has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Irish, Irish Mythology.
How popular is Aoife in 2026?
In 2026, Aoife ranks #2,263 among girls' names in the U.S., with 82 babies given the name that year.
When was Aoife most popular?
Aoife reached its peak popularity in 2018, ranking #1,746 that year with 117 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Aoife most popular?
Aoife has historically been most popular in Massachusetts, Nevada, Oregon. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Aoife.
Is Aoife a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Aoife is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Aoife?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Aoife include Olyvia, Henryetta, Girtha. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.
What are nicknames or variants of Aoife?
Common variants and related forms of Aoife include Aífe, Aoibhe, Aoibhín. These cover foreign-language equivalents, alternate spellings, and short forms.

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About the name Aoife

Aoife is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1985 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Aoife's peak popularity came in 2018 when it ranked #1,746. Use the chart and map above to compare Aoife'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.