Aoife is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #182 in 2018 with 289 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2015 with 325 births ranking #167. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 307.0%. In 2018, approximately 1 in every 997 girls born was named Aoife. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Aoife is a striking Irish classic usually linked with beauty and radiance. It feels deeply rooted in Gaelic tradition while sounding elegant and distinctive.
The name has ancient Irish mythological associations and remains one of the best-loved native Irish girls' names. Its rise outside Ireland reflects growing comfort with authentic Gaelic spellings.