Aoife

Girl name

Aoife has been given to 2,181 babies in the U.S. since 1985. It peaked in 2018. In 2025, about 1 in 18,264 girls was named Aoife.

Meaning & origin /ˈiː.fə/

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.

Origin: Irish

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,181

Peak year

2018 (117 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1985

10-year trend

▼ -10%

Gender split

All girls

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FAQ

How popular is the name Aoife?

Aoife has been given to 2,181 babies in the U.S. since 1985. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Aoife peak?

Aoife peaked in 2018, when 117 babies were given the name.

Is Aoife a girl or boy name?

Aoife is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Aoife are girls).

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