How Popular (or Rare) was Aoife in 2001?

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#3,870
2001 Rank
33
2001 Births
#1,746
Best Rank (2018)
117
Peak Year (2018)
2,068
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 54,562
Rarity Factor (2001)
Popularity Position
Top 22%
Among US girls' names in 2001
Rare Β· 1 in 54,562 births

πŸ“Š The Aoife Story

Aoife is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #3870 in 2001 with 33 recorded births. This places Aoife in the top 22% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2018 with 117 births ranking #1746. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 32.0%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 54,562 girls born was named Aoife. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

πŸ“… Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from United States; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Irish  |  Meaning: beauty; radiance

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.

Did you know?Aoife is one of the strongest examples of a traditional Irish name keeping its original spelling while becoming more widely recognised abroad.
Similar namesAoibhe, Ava, Anya, Aine, Orla

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