Aife
A girl's name of Irish origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. girl's names, Aife is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.
With records spanning 2021 to 2021, Aife has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
Aife is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Aife is a girl's baby name of Irish origin, an anglicization of the Old Irish Aoife meaning 'beauty' or 'radiance.'
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Aife is rooted in the Irish tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2021 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Aife’s rarity (5 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Aife has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2021.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | #15344 | — |
The Story of Aife
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2021, Aife is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Aife are most likely born between 2021 and 2021.
How rare is Aife?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Aife is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2021, peaked in the 2020s with 5 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 2021–2021)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | #15344 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2021–2021