Girl name · Irish Gaelic
Áine
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: radiance, splendorÁine is a girl's name that comes from Irish Gaelic and means "radiance, splendor". It is used in Irish.
- Meaning
- Radiance, splendor
- Origin
- Irish Gaelic
- Gender
- Girl
- Say it
- AWN-ya
Meaning and origin of Áine
As a girl's name, Áine comes from Irish Gaelic and means "radiance, splendor". It is used in Irish.
Say it AWN-ya. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Áine on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Áine on 4 lists.
“Radiance, splendor; Irish. Say AWN-ya. A fairy queen of Munster lore”
From Fairy names, real fairy girl names
“Radiance; Irish goddess of summer, wealth and sovereignty. Say AWN-ya”
From Goddess names, celtic goddess names
“Radiance, brilliance; Irish goddess of love and fertility. Say AWN-ya.”
From Irish girl names, celtic girl names from Irish myth and history
“Radiance, splendor; Irish Gaelic. Say AWN-ya”
From Names that mean light, names that mean radiance and first light
How popular is Áine?
- US rank in 2025
- #3,781
- 39 babies, 24 per million girls
- Best rank
- #2,439 in 2003
- Most babies: 68 in 2004
- Babies since 1966
- At least 1,687
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 0 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 0 per million |
| 1900s | 0 per million |
| 1910s | 0 per million |
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| 1960s | 0 per million |
| 1970s | 5 per million |
| 1980s | 3 per million |
| 1990s | 14 per million |
| 2000s | 31 per million |
| 2010s | 25 per million |
| 2020s | 31 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #4,350 | #3,773 | #4,665 | #3,224 | #3,282 | #3,439 | #2,692 | #2,891 | #3,120 | #3,781 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Names spelled like Áine
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
- AnneFavor, grace (Hebrew, girl)
- AinaFavor, grace (Hebrew, girl)
- AneFavor, grace (Hebrew, girl)
- AnnaFavor, grace (Hebrew, girl)
- AlinaShort form of Adelina, Albina and names ending in -alina (Germanic, girl)
- AliceNobility, of noble kind (Germanic, girl)
- AgnesPure, chaste (Greek, girl)
- AnaFavor, grace (Hebrew, girl)
- AminaSafe, secure; also trustworthy, faithful (Arabic, girl)
Names with a similar meaning
- NoorLight, radiance (Arabic, unisex)
- ZiyaLight, splendor, glow (Arabic, boy)
- AbhaSplendor, light (Sanskrit, girl)
- AegleLight, radiance (Greek, girl)
- AglaiaSplendor, beauty (Greek, girl)
- AglayaSplendor, beauty (Greek, girl)
- AmitabhBoundless splendor (Sanskrit, boy)
- AoifeBeauty, radiance (Irish Gaelic, girl)
- DaikiGreat radiance; big tree (depends on characters) (Japanese, boy)
- FarshadSplendor, happiness (Persian, boy)
Middle names for Áine
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a longer length, so the full name flows.
More girl names from Irish Gaelic
- RoryRed king (Irish Gaelic, unisex)
- BridgetExalted one (Irish Gaelic, girl)
- BridieExalted one (Irish Gaelic, girl)
- BrigitteExalted one (Irish Gaelic, girl)
- CaseyVigilant, watchful (Irish Gaelic, unisex)
- CassidyCurly-haired (Irish Gaelic, unisex)
- DymphnaLittle fawn (Irish Gaelic, girl)
- ErinOf Ireland (Irish Gaelic, girl)
- KeiraDark one (Irish Gaelic, girl)
- KennedyFrom an Irish surname, from Cennétig, armoured or misshapen head (Irish Gaelic, girl)
Áine: common questions
What does the name Áine mean?
Áine comes from Irish Gaelic and means "radiance, splendor".
Is Áine a boy or girl name?
Áine is mainly a girl's name.
Where does the name Áine come from?
Áine comes from Irish Gaelic and means "radiance, splendor". Today it is used in Irish.
How do you pronounce Áine?
Say AWN-ya. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
How popular is the name Áine?
Áine ranked #3,781 in the US in 2025, with 39 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What names are similar to Áine?
Names spelled like Áine include Anne, Aina, Ane, Anna and Alina.
What middle names go with Áine?
Middle names that flow well with Áine include Charity, Delphine, Elise, Elowen and Holly. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.