What does Caoimhe mean?
Caoimhe comes from the Irish caomh, “gentle,” “beautiful” or “precious.”
What does Aoibhinn mean?
Aoibhinn means “radiant,” “fair” or “beautiful” in Irish.
Caoimhe vs Aoibhinn
Which is more popular?
Caoimhe is more popular than Aoibhinn today: about 24 US babies were given the name Caoimhe in 2025, compared with 0 named Aoibhinn.
| Caoimhe | Aoibhinn | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Gentle, beautiful | Radiant, beautiful |
| Origin | Irish | Irish |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | KWEE-vuh | EE-vin |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1996 | 2022 |
| Peak year | 2025 (24) | 2022 (6) |
| In 2025 | 24 | 0 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Caoimhe
Aoibhinn
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Caoimhe | Aoibhinn |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 75 | 6 |
| 2010s | 146 | 0 |
| 2000s | 109 | 0 |
| 1990s | 25 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Caoimhe or Aoibhinn more popular?
Caoimhe is more popular than Aoibhinn today: about 24 US babies were given the name Caoimhe in 2025, compared with 0 named Aoibhinn.
What is the difference between Caoimhe and Aoibhinn?
Caoimhe means Gentle, beautiful (Irish origin), while Aoibhinn means Radiant, beautiful (Irish origin).
Which name is older, Caoimhe or Aoibhinn?
In US records, Caoimhe first appears in 1996 and Aoibhinn in 2022, so Caoimhe has the longer recorded history.