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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Aife — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Aiesha|Aigy
IrishGirl→ Stable

Aife

EE-fuh · 2 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #15344 in 2021

Peak: #15344 in 2021

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #15344 in 2021

Peak: #15344 in 2021

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

This name has very limited recent SSA data.

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Aife scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
IrishMythologicalCelticGirl2-syllableOld Irish RootLegendaryWarriorAncientRareStrong Female
Character
fierce warrior spiritmagical powerindependent strengthprotective couragemystical beauty
STRONG
High confidence

Aife is an Irish girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Aife at a Glance
Meaning:From Old Irish meaning 'bright' or 'radiant'. A legendary warrior queen in Irish mythology, known for her beauty and martial prowess.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#15344 in 2021
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
AvaEvaIvyElowenSiobhan
Similar Style
MaeveSiobhanSorchaAislingFionaOrlaith
Works well with
NiamhSaoirseElowenCormacLiamRowan◈Declan◈Brigid
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Aife · Overview
Summary

Aife is an Irish girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Mythological · Strong character
Aife carries a bold, ethereal quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
aife.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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