Aoife
Aoife first appears in US records in 1985. It peaked in 2018, when 117 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 88.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Aoife popular?
Rising Aoife has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 592 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 862 | |
| 2000s | 503 | |
| 1990s | 201 | |
| 1980s | 23 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Aoife mean?
Aoife comes from the Irish for “radiant” or “beautiful,” and is borne by a great warrior of Irish legend.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aoife mean?
Aoife means Radiant, beautiful. Aoife comes from the Irish for “radiant” or “beautiful,” and is borne by a great warrior of Irish legend.
What is the origin of the name Aoife?
Aoife is of Irish origin.
How do you pronounce Aoife?
Aoife is pronounced “EE-fuh.”
Is Aoife a boy or a girl name?
Aoife is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Aoife a popular name right now?
Aoife has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Aoife?
In 2025, Aoife ranked #2120 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Aoife most popular?
Aoife was most popular in 2018, when about 117 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Aoife?
Names similar to Aoife include Fiadh, Niamh, Sinead, Orla, Morrigan.
What names go well with Aoife?
Irish names that pair well with Aoife include Ryan, Liam, Aiden, Sean, Aidan.