What does Caoimhe mean?
Caoimhe comes from the Irish caomh, “gentle,” “beautiful” or “precious.”
What does Clodagh mean?
Clodagh takes its name from a river in County Tipperary.
Caoimhe vs Clodagh
Which is more popular?
Caoimhe is more popular than Clodagh today: about 24 US babies were given the name Caoimhe in 2025, compared with 9 named Clodagh.
| Caoimhe | Clodagh | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Gentle, beautiful | From the River Clóideach |
| Origin | Irish | Irish |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | KWEE-vuh | KLOH-dah |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1996 | 1998 |
| Peak year | 2025 (24) | 2009 (15) |
| In 2025 | 24 | 9 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Caoimhe
Clodagh
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Caoimhe | Clodagh |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 75 | 55 |
| 2010s | 146 | 76 |
| 2000s | 109 | 68 |
| 1990s | 25 | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Caoimhe or Clodagh more popular?
Caoimhe is more popular than Clodagh today: about 24 US babies were given the name Caoimhe in 2025, compared with 9 named Clodagh.
What is the difference between Caoimhe and Clodagh?
Caoimhe means Gentle, beautiful (Irish origin), while Clodagh means From the River Clóideach (Irish origin).
Which name is older, Caoimhe or Clodagh?
In US records, Caoimhe first appears in 1996 and Clodagh in 1998, so Caoimhe has the longer recorded history.