34,673births recorded
9Countries
1Variants
1999Peak · Ireland
#8Northern Ireland 2025
Aoife is a girl name family recorded 34,673 times in 9 countries since 1964. It ranks highest today in Northern Ireland (#8 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Ireland in 1999, at 1,402.7 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Aoife
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aoife | English | 22,063 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | #34 | 1999 | ▼ 49 % |
| Aoife | English | 5,799 | 🏴 England & Wales | #192 | 2020 | ▶ 0 % |
| Aoife | English | 3,731 | 🇬🇧 Northern Ireland | #8 | 2003 | ▼ 20 % |
| Aoife | English | 2,181 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2117 | 2022 | ▶ 0 % |
| Aoife | English | 685 | 🏴 Scotland | #116 | 2024 | ▲ 34 % |
| Aoife | English | 106 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 2021 | – |
Questions about Aoife
How popular is the name Aoife?
In 2025 it ranked #8 in Northern Ireland. Official registers record 34,673 births across 9 countries.
When was Aoife most popular?
It peaked in Ireland in 1999, at 1,402.7 births per 100,000.
Is Aoife a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Aoife is a girl name.