Irish Girl Names

Rare in Ireland: fewer than three baby girls a year get the name. Aednat means “little fire.”

Not in Ireland's 2025 tables (fewer than three babies); last recorded in 2022. Aibhlinn is an Irish form of Aveline, a Norman name also linked with Evelyn.

Rare in Ireland: fewer than three baby girls a year get the name. Aibreann means “April.”

No. 885 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 3 baby girls. Aideen means “fire.”

No. 50 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 95 baby girls. Ailbhe means “white, bright.”

No. 718 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 4 baby girls. Aileen is a form of Eileen, from the Irish Eibhlín.

Not in Ireland's 2025 tables (fewer than three babies); last recorded in 2023. Ailis means “noble.”

No. 91 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 53 baby girls. Aine means “splendor, radiance, brilliance.”

No. 103 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 46 baby girls. Alannah means “darling child.”

Anna in Irish is Aine, meaning “splendor, radiance, brilliance.” No. 26 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 143 baby girls.

Anya in Irish is Aine, meaning “splendor, radiance, brilliance.” No. 443 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 8 baby girls.

No. 180 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 26 baby girls. Aoibheann means “radiant beauty.”

No. 62 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 82 baby girls. Aoibhin means “little beauty.”

No. 34 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 121 baby girls. Aoife means “beautiful, radiant, joyful.”

Not in Ireland's 2025 tables (fewer than three babies); last recorded in 2021. Ashling means “vision, dream.”

Ava in Irish is Aoife, meaning “beautiful, radiant, joyful.” No. 26 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 143 baby girls.

Barbara in Irish is Gormlaith, meaning “splendid princess.” Not in Ireland's 2025 tables (fewer than three babies); last recorded in 2023.

No. 352 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 11 baby girls. Beibhinn means “fair lady.”

Bevan in Irish is Beibhinn, meaning “fair lady.” Rare in Ireland: fewer than three baby girls a year get the name.

Bevin in Irish is Beibhinn, meaning “fair lady.” Not in Ireland's 2025 tables (fewer than three babies); last recorded in 2011.

No. 118 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 39 baby girls. Blaithin means “little flower.”

No. 273 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 15 baby girls. Blathnaid means “flower, blossom.”

Rare in Ireland: fewer than three baby girls a year get the name. Branna means “raven.”

Not in Ireland's 2025 tables (fewer than three babies); last recorded in 2024. Briana means “high, noble.”

No. 544 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 6 baby girls. Brigid means “power, vigour, virtue.”

Brona in Irish is Bronagh, meaning “sorrowful.” Not in Ireland's 2025 tables (fewer than three babies); last recorded in 2013.

No. 352 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 11 baby girls. Bronagh means “sorrowful.”

No. 89 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 55 baby girls. Cadhla means “beautiful.”

Not in Ireland's 2025 tables (fewer than three babies); last recorded in 2010. Caireann means “little beloved.”

No. 247 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 17 baby girls. Caitlin means “pure, clear.”

Not in Ireland's 2025 tables (fewer than three babies); last recorded in 2019. Caoilainn means “slender and fair.”

No. 31 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 130 baby girls. Caoimhe means “gentle, beautiful, precious.”

No. 52 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 94 baby girls. Cara means “friend.”

No. 718 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 4 baby girls. Cassidy means “curly-haired.”

Catherine in Irish is Caitlin, meaning “pure, clear.” No. 273 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 15 baby girls.

Not in Ireland's 2025 tables (fewer than three babies); last recorded in 2024. Catriona means “pure.”

Chevonne in Irish is Siobhan, meaning “God is gracious.” Rare in Ireland: fewer than three baby girls a year get the name.

No. 106 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 44 baby girls. Ciara means “dark.”

No. 352 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 11 baby girls. Claire means “clear, bright, famous.”

No. 273 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 15 baby girls. Cliona means “shapely.”

Cloda in Irish is Clodagh. Not in Ireland's 2025 tables (fewer than three babies); last recorded in 2021.

No. 47 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 100 baby girls. Clodagh is an Irish girl's name taken from the River Clody, which runs through counties Tipperary and Wexford.

No. 718 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 4 baby girls. Colleen means “girl.”

No. 9 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 211 baby girls. Croia means “heart.”

No. 829 for boys in Ireland in 2025, with 3 baby boys. Daimhin means “little stag.”

Rare in Ireland: fewer than three baby girls a year get the name. Daireann means “fruitful, bountiful.”

No. 247 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 17 baby girls. Darcy means “dark, descendant of the dark one.”

Darina in Irish is Daireann, meaning “fruitful, bountiful.” Not in Ireland's 2025 tables (fewer than three babies); last recorded in 2017.

Davina in Irish is Daimhin, meaning “little stag.” No. 885 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 3 baby girls.

Not in Ireland's 2025 tables (fewer than three babies); last recorded in 2011. Dearbhail means “daughter of Fal.”

Rare in Ireland: fewer than three baby girls a year get the name. Dechtire is an Irish girl's name from legend: the mother of the hero Cuchulainn.

Not in Ireland's 2025 tables (fewer than three babies); last recorded in 2019. Deirdre is an Irish girl's name from legend: the most beautiful woman in ancient Ireland, who eloped with Naoise.

Dervla in Irish is Dearbhail, meaning “daughter of Fal.” Not in Ireland's 2025 tables (fewer than three babies); last recorded in 2017.

No. 2 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 294 baby girls. Eabha means “life.”

Rare in Ireland: fewer than three baby girls a year get the name. Eachna means “horse.”

No. 10 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 209 baby girls. Eala means “swan.”

Rare in Ireland: fewer than three baby girls a year get the name. Ealga means “noble.”

Eavan in Irish is Aoibheann, meaning “radiant beauty.” Not in Ireland's 2025 tables (fewer than three babies); last recorded in 2010.

Not in Ireland's 2025 tables (fewer than three babies); last recorded in 2017. Eibhleann means “pleasant, beautiful, radiant.”

Eileen in Irish is Eibhleann, meaning “pleasant, beautiful, radiant.” No. 443 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 8 baby girls.

No. 207 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 21 baby girls. Eimear is an Irish girl's name from legend: the wife of the hero Cuchulainn, said to have all six gifts of womanhood.

Not in Ireland's 2025 tables (fewer than three babies); last recorded in 2023. Einin means “little bird.”

Not in Ireland's 2025 tables (fewer than three babies); last recorded in 2013. Eithne means “kernel, seed.”

Elaine in Irish is Eibhleann, meaning “pleasant, beautiful, radiant.” No. 608 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 5 baby girls.

Enya in Irish is Eithne, meaning “kernel, seed.” No. 304 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 13 baby girls.

Not in Ireland's 2025 tables (fewer than three babies); last recorded in 2022. Etain means “jealousy.”

Eva in Irish is Aoife, meaning “beautiful, radiant, joyful.” No. 69 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 77 baby girls.

No. 3 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 273 baby girls. Fiadh means “wild, deer.”

Not in Ireland's 2025 tables (fewer than three babies); last recorded in 2023. Fianna is a girl's name taken from the Fianna, the legendary warrior band of Fionn Mac Cool.

Not in Ireland's 2025 tables (fewer than three babies); last recorded in 1995. Fidelma means “beauty.”

Finola in Irish is Fionnoula, meaning “fair-shouldered.” Not in Ireland's 2025 tables (fewer than three babies); last recorded in 2004.

No. 325 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 12 baby girls. Fiona is a Scottish name, made from the Gaelic fionn, “fair, white.”

Rare in Ireland: fewer than three baby girls a year get the name. Fionnoula means “fair-shouldered.”

Rare in Ireland: fewer than three baby girls a year get the name. Gael is an Irish girl's name for a native Irish speaker, or someone from Ireland.

Rare in Ireland: fewer than three baby girls a year get the name. Gormlaith means “splendid princess.”

No. 166 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 28 baby girls. Grainne means “grain, corn.”

Rare in Ireland: fewer than three baby girls a year get the name. Granuaile is the Irish name of Grace O'Malley, the sixteenth-century sea captain from the coast of Galway.

Hannah in Irish is Aine, meaning “splendor, radiance, brilliance.” No. 21 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 168 baby girls.

No. 413 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 9 baby girls. Ide means “thirst for goodness.”

No. 544 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 6 baby girls. Iona is named after the Scottish island of Iona, where St. Columba founded his monastery.

Ita in Irish is Ide, meaning “thirst for goodness.” Not in Ireland's 2025 tables (fewer than three babies); last recorded in 1997.

Kaitlin in Irish is Caitlin, meaning “pure, clear.” Not in Ireland's 2025 tables (fewer than three babies); last recorded in 2023.

Kalin in Irish is Caoilainn, meaning “slender and fair.” Rare in Ireland: fewer than three baby girls a year get the name.

Karan in Irish is Caireann, meaning “little beloved.” Not in Ireland's 2025 tables (fewer than three babies); last recorded in 1982.

Karen in Irish is Caireann, meaning “little beloved.” Not in Ireland's 2025 tables (fewer than three babies); last recorded in 2019.

Kathleen in Irish is Caitlin, meaning “pure, clear.” No. 352 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 11 baby girls.

No. 885 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 3 baby girls. Keela means “beautiful.”

Keelin in Irish is Caoilainn, meaning “slender and fair.” No. 718 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 4 baby girls.

Keera in Irish is Ciara, meaning “dark.” Rare in Ireland: fewer than three baby girls a year get the name.

Keeva in Irish is Caoimhe, meaning “gentle, beautiful, precious.” No. 413 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 9 baby girls.

Keira in Irish is Ciara, meaning “dark.” No. 718 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 4 baby girls.

Not in Ireland's 2025 tables (fewer than three babies); last recorded in 2020. Kerry means “dark-haired.”

Keva in Irish is Caoimhe, meaning “gentle, beautiful, precious.” Not in Ireland's 2025 tables (fewer than three babies); last recorded in 2021.

Kira in Irish is Ciara, meaning “dark.” No. 325 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 12 baby girls.

Not in Ireland's 2025 tables (fewer than three babies); last recorded in 2013. Kyna means “love, affection.”

No. 124 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 38 baby girls. Laoise is an Irish girl’s name of uncertain origin, possibly a newer form of the old name Luighseach.

No. 38 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 116 baby girls. Maebh means “the cause of great joy.”

Maeve in Irish is Maebh, meaning “the cause of great joy.” No. 60 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 83 baby girls.

No. 718 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 4 baby girls. Maire is the Irish form of Mary.

No. 381 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 10 baby girls. Mairead means “pearl.”

Rare in Ireland: fewer than three baby girls a year get the name. Maolisa means “follower of Jesus.”

Margaret in Irish is Mairead, meaning “pearl.” No. 135 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 35 baby girls.

Mary in Irish is Maire. No. 112 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 41 baby girls.

Not in Ireland's 2025 tables (fewer than three babies); last recorded in 2024. Meara means “of the sea.”

Melissa in Irish is Maolisa, meaning “follower of Jesus.” No. 173 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 27 baby girls.

Miren in Irish is Muireann, meaning “sea white, sea fair.” Rare in Ireland: fewer than three baby girls a year get the name.

Moirin in Irish is Muireann, meaning “sea white, sea fair.” Rare in Ireland: fewer than three baby girls a year get the name.

No. 718 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 4 baby girls. Mona means “little noble one.”

Morna in Irish is Muirne, meaning “high-spirited, festive.” Not in Ireland's 2025 tables (fewer than three babies); last recorded in 1986.

No. 196 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 22 baby girls. Muireann means “sea white, sea fair.”

Rare in Ireland: fewer than three baby girls a year get the name. Muirgheal means “bright as the sea.”

Not in Ireland's 2025 tables (fewer than three babies); last recorded in 2022. Muirne means “high-spirited, festive.”

Myrna in Irish is Muirne, meaning “high-spirited, festive.” Rare in Ireland: fewer than three baby girls a year get the name.

No. 88 for boys in Ireland in 2025, with 65 baby boys. Naoise is an Irish boy’s name from legend: the young warrior whom Deirdre loved in the tale of the sons of Uisneach.

No. 443 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 8 baby girls. Neala is a modern feminine form of Niall, a name whose meaning is uncertain (possibly “champion”).

Neave in Irish is Niamh, meaning “radiance, lustre, brightness.” Rare in Ireland: fewer than three baby girls a year get the name.

No. 239 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 18 baby girls. Nessa is an Irish girl's name from legend: the mother of Conor Mac Nessa, king of Ulster.

No. 90 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 54 baby girls. Niamh means “radiance, lustre, brightness.”

Niav in Irish is Niamh, meaning “radiance, lustre, brightness.” Rare in Ireland: fewer than three baby girls a year get the name.

Noelle in Irish is Nollaig, meaning “Christmas.” No. 608 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 5 baby girls.

Not in Ireland's 2025 tables (fewer than three babies); last recorded in 2022. Nola is often explained as a short form of Fionnuala, “fair shoulder,” though its origin is uncertain.

Not in Ireland's 2025 tables (fewer than three babies); last recorded in 2024. Nollaig means “Christmas.”

No. 76 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 65 baby girls. Nora means “honour, reputation.”

Not in Ireland's 2025 tables (fewer than three babies); last recorded in 2024. Nuala means “fair-shouldered.”

Not in Ireland's 2025 tables (fewer than three babies); last recorded in 2024. Oonagh means “lamb.”

Orla in Irish is Orlaith, meaning “golden princess.” No. 189 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 23 baby girls.

No. 325 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 12 baby girls. Orlaith means “golden princess.”

Not in Ireland's 2025 tables (fewer than three babies); last recorded in 2021. Radha means “vision.”

Not in Ireland's 2025 tables (fewer than three babies); last recorded in 2022. Regan means “the king's child.”

No. 80 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 61 baby girls. Ríadh is a modern Irish girl’s name with no settled meaning.

Riona in Irish is Rionach, meaning “queenly.” No. 213 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 20 baby girls.

Not in Ireland's 2025 tables (fewer than three babies); last recorded in 2023. Rionach means “queenly.”

No. 103 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 46 baby girls. Roise means “rose.”

No. 29 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 135 baby girls. Roisin means “little rose.”

Rosaleen in Irish is Roisin, meaning “little rose.” Not in Ireland's 2025 tables (fewer than three babies); last recorded in 2022.

Not in Ireland's 2025 tables (fewer than three babies); last recorded in 2006. Ryanne is a modern feminine form of Ryan, traditionally explained as “little king,” though the meaning is uncertain.

No. 32 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 129 baby girls. Sadhbh means “sweet.”

No. 17 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 176 baby girls. Saoirse means “freedom, liberty.”

No. 885 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 3 baby girls. Shauna means “God is gracious.”

Shavon in Irish is Siobhan, meaning “God is gracious.” Rare in Ireland: fewer than three baby girls a year get the name.

Sheena in Irish is Sheenagh. Not in Ireland's 2025 tables (fewer than three babies); last recorded in 2018.

Not in Ireland's 2025 tables (fewer than three babies); last recorded in 2024. Sheenagh is a spelling of Sheena, from the Gaelic Síne, a form of Jane.

Shevaun in Irish is Siobhan, meaning “God is gracious.” Not in Ireland's 2025 tables (fewer than three babies); last recorded in 2003.

No. 352 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 11 baby girls. Sibeal means “God is my oath.”

No. 608 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 5 baby girls. Síle is the Irish form of Cecilia.

No. 718 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 4 baby girls. Sinead means “God is gracious.”

No. 483 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 7 baby girls. Siobhan means “God is gracious.”

No. 110 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 42 baby girls. Siofra means “elf, sprite.”

No. 127 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 37 baby girls. Siomha means “good peace.”

No. 273 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 15 baby girls. Sorcha means “bright, radiant, light.”

No. 718 for girls in Ireland in 2025, with 4 baby girls. Teagan is a spelling of the Welsh name Tegan, “darling,” that also matches a rare Irish surname.

Rare in Ireland: fewer than three baby girls a year get the name. Ultana means “woman of Ulster.”

Rare in Ireland: fewer than three baby girls a year get the name. Yseult is the Irish heroine of the love story of Tristan and Isolde.