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Irish Baby Name · Girl

Aoibhe

Pronounced: EE-va / AY-va

Meaning: Beauty, radiance

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About the name

Origin
Irish
English version
Eva, Ava
Variants
Aoibh
Stronghold region
All-Ireland

Overview

A modern Irish name derived from the same root as Aoife, popular in Ireland since the 1990s.

The story behind Aoibhe

Aoibhe surged in popularity after 2000 as parents sought shorter, distinctively Irish names; it now ranks among Ireland's most chosen baby names.

Mythology & legend

Modern short form of Aoibheann; same background.

Did you know?

Aoibhe is consistently among the top 30 girls' names in Ireland in the 21st century.

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