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Clodagh

/ KLOH-dah /
Girl Irish 2 syllables
Meaning
Clodagh means From the River Clóideach (Irish).
Gender
Girl
Origin
Irish
Pronunciation
KLOH-dah
Popularity
#10268 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Clodagh in the US, 1880–2025
20002020

Clodagh first appears in US records in 1998. It peaked in 2009, when 15 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 9.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Clodagh popular?

Steady Clodagh has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2009.

US babies given the name Clodagh, by decade
2020s 55
2010s 76
2000s 68
1990s 10

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Clodagh mean?

Clodagh takes its name from a river in County Tipperary.

Names like Clodagh

Irish names with a similar feel and popularity.

Names that pair well with Clodagh

Popular Irish names for a sibling or a middle name.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Clodagh mean?

Clodagh means From the River Clóideach. Clodagh takes its name from a river in County Tipperary.

What is the origin of the name Clodagh?

Clodagh is of Irish origin.

How do you pronounce Clodagh?

Clodagh is pronounced “KLOH-dah.”

Is Clodagh a boy or a girl name?

Clodagh is most commonly used as a girl name.

Is Clodagh a popular name right now?

Clodagh has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2009.

How popular is the name Clodagh?

In 2025, Clodagh ranked #10268 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Clodagh most popular?

Clodagh was most popular in 2009, when about 15 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Clodagh?

Names similar to Clodagh include Aoibhinn, Caoimhe, Nuala, Blathnaid, Róisín.

What names go well with Clodagh?

Irish names that pair well with Clodagh include Ryan, Liam, Aiden, Riley, Nora.