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Caoimhe

/ KWEE-vuh /
Girl Irish 2 syllables
Meaning
Caoimhe means Gentle, beautiful (Irish).
Gender
Girl
Origin
Irish
Pronunciation
KWEE-vuh
Popularity
#5275 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Caoimhe in the US, 1880–2025
20002020

Caoimhe first appears in US records in 1996. It peaked in 2025, when 24 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 24.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Caoimhe popular?

Near its peak Caoimhe is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.

US babies given the name Caoimhe, by decade
2020s 75
2010s 146
2000s 109
1990s 25

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

What does Caoimhe mean?

Caoimhe comes from the Irish caomh, “gentle,” “beautiful” or “precious.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Caoimhe mean?

Caoimhe means Gentle, beautiful. Caoimhe comes from the Irish caomh, “gentle,” “beautiful” or “precious.”

What is the origin of the name Caoimhe?

Caoimhe is of Irish origin.

How do you pronounce Caoimhe?

Caoimhe is pronounced “KWEE-vuh.”

Is Caoimhe a boy or a girl name?

Caoimhe is most commonly used as a girl name.

Is Caoimhe a popular name right now?

Caoimhe is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.

How popular is the name Caoimhe?

In 2025, Caoimhe ranked #5275 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Caoimhe most popular?

Caoimhe was most popular in 2025, when about 24 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Caoimhe?

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

What names go well with Caoimhe?

Irish names that pair well with Caoimhe include Ryan, Liam, Aiden, Sean, Aidan.