Aine
pronounced AWN-yeNo. 91 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 53 baby girls. Aine means “splendor, radiance, brilliance.”
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21 Irish names for girls and boys, with what each one means and how to say it.
Updated September 2026
Common Irish names for girls and boys, with what each one means and how to say it in Irish.
Most popular in Ireland in 2025
The names on this list that the most babies were given in 2025, by the Central Statistics Office’s ranking (girls and boys are ranked separately).
Irish girl names
Ashling
pronounced ASH-lingNot in Ireland's 2025 tables (fewer than three babies); last recorded in 2021. Ashling means “vision, dream.”
More about AshlingBarbara in Irish is Gormlaith, meaning “splendid princess.” Not in Ireland's 2025 tables (fewer than three babies); last recorded in 2023.
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pronounced KASS-id-eeNo. 718 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 4 baby girls. Cassidy means “curly-haired.”
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Catherine in Irish is Caitlin, meaning “pure, clear.” No. 273 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 15 baby girls.
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pronounced kol-EENNo. 718 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 4 baby girls. Colleen means “girl.”
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pronounced shiv-AWNNo. 483 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 7 baby girls. Siobhan means “God is gracious.”
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Aedan
pronounced AID-anNot in Ireland's 2025 tables (fewer than three babies); last recorded in 2024. Aedan means “born of fire.”
More about AedanAidan in Irish is Aedan, meaning “born of fire.” No. 82 for boys in Ireland in 2025, with 72 baby boys.
More about AidanAiden in Irish is Aedan, meaning “born of fire.” No. 149 for boys in Ireland in 2025, with 35 baby boys.
More about AidenBrandon in Irish is Breandan. No. 676 for boys in Ireland in 2025, with 4 baby boys.
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Brian
pronounced BREE-anNo. 252 for boys in Ireland in 2025, with 18 baby boys. Brian means “high, noble, strong.”
More about BrianConor in Irish is Conchobhar, meaning “lover of hounds.” No. 16 for boys in Ireland in 2025, with 211 baby boys.
More about ConorDavid in Irish is Daithi, meaning “swiftness, nimbleness.” No. 45 for boys in Ireland in 2025, with 114 baby boys.
More about DavidDylan in Irish is Dillon, meaning “a flash of lightning.” No. 69 for boys in Ireland in 2025, with 84 baby boys.
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Hugh
pronounced HUENo. 179 for boys in Ireland in 2025, with 27 baby boys. Hugh means “fire.”
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pronounced KEV-inNo. 139 for boys in Ireland in 2025, with 39 baby boys. Kevin means “gentle child.”
More about KevinPatrick in Irish is Padraig, meaning “nobly born.” No. 25 for boys in Ireland in 2025, with 183 baby boys.
More about PatrickShaun in Irish is Sean, meaning “God's gracious gift.” No. 577 for boys in Ireland in 2025, with 5 baby boys.
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Shawn in Irish is Sean, meaning “God's gracious gift.” Not in Ireland's 2025 tables (fewer than three babies); last recorded in 2012.
More about ShawnWilliam in Irish is Liam, meaning “strong protector.” No. 73 for boys in Ireland in 2025, with 81 baby boys.
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