Aoibhe
Girl name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Aoibhe: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2011.
Pronounced "EE-va" in Irish and Scottish Gaelic, Aoibhe derives from the Gaelic word *aoibh*, meaning "beauty" or "radiance," and is closely related to the more common name Aoife. In Irish legend, Aoife was a fierce warrior woman, but Aoibhe itself appears in Scottish records as a distinct given name. Notable bearers include Irish actress Aoibheann O’Hara, while the name is often anglicised as Eva or Eve in English-speaking contexts. Though no major places are named directly after an Aoibhe, the root *aoibh* appears in several Irish place names. A spelling variant, Aoibheann, adds the diminutive suffix -án, giving it a softer feel. For modern Scottish parents, Aoibhe offers a lyrical, ancient sound that bridges both Gaelic traditions.
Girl 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20113 babies
- Latest (2016)
- #7983 babies
- Total births
- 6since 2011
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y