Aoife
Aoife: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈiː.fə/ · /ˈi.fə/
Meaning and origin of Aoife
- A female given name from Irish.
Etymology
Borrowed from Irish Aoife. The name is unrelated to the Biblical name Eva, which was rendered as Éabha in Irish. However, due to the lack of a more precise alternative familiar to English speakers, Aoife has often been anglicised as Eva or Eve.
How popular is Aoife?
Since 1880, 2,181 girls in the U.S. have been named Aoife. Its highest rank for girls was #1748 in 2018. In 2025, 88 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Aoife FAQ
What does the name Aoife mean?
A female given name from Irish. Borrowed from Irish Aoife. The name is unrelated to the Biblical name Eva, which was rendered as Éabha in Irish. However, due to the lack of a more precise alternative familiar to English speakers, Aoife has often been anglicised as Eva or Eve.
What is the origin of the name Aoife?
Aoife is listed as a name of Irish origin.
How popular is the name Aoife?
Since 1880, 2,181 girls in the U.S. have been named Aoife. Its highest rank for girls was #1748 in 2018. In 2025, 88 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Aoife a boy or girl name?
Aoife is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 2,181 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.