Áine

Áine is a girl's name of Irish and Celtic origin meaning “radiance.” In 2024 it was given to 51 girls in the United States.

Áine at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Irish & Celtic
Meaning
“radiance”
Pronunciation
/ˈaːnʲə/

About the name Áine

Áine belongs to the Irish & Celtic tradition. Its meaning — “radiance” — is the sense carried by its Irish and Celtic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Áine first appears in Social Security records in 1966. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2439 in 2003, and in 2024 51 babies received the name — 1,648 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Áine in US records

First recorded (US)
1966
Best US rank
#2439 in 2003
Peak year
2004
Babies named Áine in 2024
51
Total since 1880
1,648

Áine in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#607 in 2000
Babies named Áine in 2025
17
Total since 1996
860

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Áine mean?

Áine means “radiance” in its Irish and Celtic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Áine a boy or girl name?

Áine is a girl name. In 2024, 51 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Áine?

Áine comes from the Irish & Celtic tradition.

How popular is the name Áine?

Áine first appears in US records in 1966. Its best-ever ranking was #2439 in 2003, and 51 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Áine?

Áine is pronounced /ˈaːnʲə/ (IPA).

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Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.