Aoibh
Meaningbeauty · Irish
Aoibh is a Gaelic girl name meaning “beauty”, with Irish roots. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Aoibh
Aoibh is a girl name of Gaelic origin meaning “beauty”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Aoibh at school.
Origin:Gaelic names
More Gaelic girl names
- Girl name: Nora · honor
- Girl name: Hazel · hazel tree
- Girl name: Isla · from Islay
- Unisex name: Riley · rye clearing
- Girl name: Maeve · she who intoxicates
- Unisex name: Kennedy · helmeted head
- Unisex name: Quinn · descendant of Conn
- Girl name: Alana · possibly little rock
Questions about the name Aoibh
What does the name Aoibh mean?
Aoibh means “beauty” and comes from Irish. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Zayn (“beauty, grace”), Astrid (“divine beauty”), Kiyomi (“often pure beauty”) and Jamal (“beauty”).
What is the origin of the name Aoibh?
Aoibh is Gaelic in origin, and its meaning traces back to Irish. Other Gaelic names to consider are Nora (“honor”), Hazel (“hazel tree”), Isla (“from Islay”) and Riley (“rye clearing”).
Is Aoibh a boy or girl name?
Aoibh is a girl name.
What names are similar to Aoibh?
If you like Aoibh, you might also like Zayn, Astrid, Kiyomi and Jamal.
What should I know before naming my baby Aoibh?
Aoibh is a Gaelic girl name meaning “beauty”, with Irish roots. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.