What does Aoibhinn mean?
Aoibhinn means “radiant,” “fair” or “beautiful” in Irish.
What does Nuala mean?
Nuala is a short form of Fionnuala, “fair-shouldered.”
Aoibhinn vs Nuala
Which is more popular?
Nuala is more popular than Aoibhinn today: about 7 US babies were given the name Nuala in 2025, compared with 0 named Aoibhinn.
| Aoibhinn | Nuala | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Radiant, beautiful | Fair shoulder |
| Origin | Irish | Irish |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | EE-vin | NOO-uh-luh |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 2022 | 1948 |
| Peak year | 2022 (6) | 2009 (26) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 7 |
| Trend | Steady | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Aoibhinn
Nuala
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Aoibhinn | Nuala |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 6 | 47 |
| 2010s | 0 | 118 |
| 2000s | 0 | 99 |
| 1990s | 0 | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 | 20 |
| 1960s | 0 | 58 |
| 1950s | 0 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aoibhinn or Nuala more popular?
Nuala is more popular than Aoibhinn today: about 7 US babies were given the name Nuala in 2025, compared with 0 named Aoibhinn.
What is the difference between Aoibhinn and Nuala?
Aoibhinn means Radiant, beautiful (Irish origin), while Nuala means Fair shoulder (Irish origin).
Which name is older, Aoibhinn or Nuala?
In US records, Aoibhinn first appears in 2022 and Nuala in 1948, so Nuala has the longer recorded history.