Irish Girl Names

429 namesGirl

Irish girls' names often have a soft, musical sound, and many come from Gaelic words or old family names. Nora and Norah are short forms of an older name that became popular in Ireland, and Molly began as an Irish and English pet form of a name. Kaitlyn and Katelyn are anglicized spellings of an Irish form of an ancient saint's name, and Keira is an anglicized form of an Irish name meaning dark.

Many names here began as Irish surnames and have become popular girls' names in recent decades. Kennedy, Reagan, Quinn, Riley, Rylee, Finley and Teagan all have surname roots, and several are used for both boys and girls. Rowan comes from an Irish name meaning little red one, and Brianna is a feminine form of a name associated with a famous high king of Ireland.

Irish spelling and pronunciation can be tricky because Gaelic follows its own rules. Many families choose anglicized spellings, which are easier to read in English, while others prefer the original Irish forms as a way to honor heritage. If you choose an Irish name, consider how it will be pronounced and spelled by people outside your family, and think about whether a surname-style name or a traditional given name better suits your daughter.

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Riley Unisex
RY-lee
“rye clearing” · English
#48
Nora Girl
NOR-uh
“honor; short form of Eleanor or Honora” · Irish
#20
Brianna Girl
bree-AN-uh
“feminine of Brian” · Irish
#222
Kennedy Girl
KEN-uh-dee
“descendant of Cinneide” · Irish
#85
Rowan Unisex
ROH-uhn
“little red one; rowan tree” · Irish
#59
Quinn Unisex
KWIHN
“descendant of Conn” · Irish
#97
Rylee Girl
RY-lee
“form of Riley; from a surname” · Irish
#137
Reagan Girl
RAY-guhn
“possibly little king” · Irish
#248
Molly Girl
MAH-lee
“diminutive of Mary” · English
#196
Kaitlyn Girl
KAYT-lihn
“form of Caitlin, from Catherine” · American (modern coinage)
#802

Top 300 of 429 names

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Name Meaning Origin US rank 2025 5-yr trend
Riley rye clearing English 48 ↓ -17%
Nora honor; short form of Eleanor or Honora Irish 20 ↑ +14%
Brianna feminine of Brian Irish 222 ↓ -27%
Kennedy descendant of Cinneide Irish 85 ↓ -13%
Rowan little red one; rowan tree Irish 59 ↑ +60%
Quinn descendant of Conn Irish 97 ↓ -14%
Rylee form of Riley; from a surname Irish 137 ↓ -22%
Reagan possibly little king Irish 248 ↓ -48%
Molly diminutive of Mary English 196 → -3%
Kaitlyn form of Caitlin, from Catherine American (modern coinage) 802 ↓ -46%
Finley fair warrior Scottish 415 ↓ -48%
Katelyn form of Caitlin, from Catherine American (modern coinage) 1,077 ↓ -46%
Norah honor (from Honora) Irish 262 ↓ -34%
Teagan little poet (from Tadhg) Irish 341 ↓ -40%
Keira little dark one (from Ciara) Irish 622 ↓ -29%
Rory red king Irish 199 ↑ +77%
Delaney from an Irish surname Irish 242 ↑ +25%
Maeve she who intoxicates Irish 76 ↑ +92%
Mckenna son of Cionaodh Irish 410 ↓ -33%
Fiona fair, white Scottish 470 ↓ -40%
Erin Ireland Irish 833 ↓ -44%
Kiara bright, clear; or dark Italian 229 ↑ +29%
Sloane from an Irish surname; host, army Irish 141 ↑ +31%
Casey vigilant, watchful Irish 320 ↑ +94%
Cassidy possibly curly-haired Irish 541 ↓ -27%
Briana possibly high, noble Irish 661 ↓ -9%
Makenna son of Cionaodh Irish 593 ↓ -36%
Raegan from an Irish surname; possibly little king Irish 506 ↓ -50%
Lennon from an Irish surname Irish 214 ↑ +32%
Rylie variant of Riley Irish 478 ↓ -26%
Kelly descendant of Ceallach Irish 852 ↓ -13%
Ashlynn blend of Ashley and Lynn American (modern coinage) 980 ↓ -40%
Breanna feminine form of Brian Irish 2,548 ↓ -65%
Kara dear, beloved Latin 1,075 ↓ -47%
Alanna uncertain; feminine of Alan Irish 280 ↑ +110%
Mckinley son of Finlay, 'fair warrior' Scottish 714 ↓ -27%
Nia purpose (Swahili); bright (Welsh) Swahili 702 ↓ -35%
Caitlyn Irish form of Catherine Irish 2,492 ↓ -44%
Kennedi variant of Kennedy, 'helmeted head' Irish 709 ↓ -31%
Kailey modern spelling of Kayleigh American (modern coinage) 1,420 ↓ -52%
Collins son of Colin English 241 ↑ +52%
Caitlin Irish form of Catherine Irish 2,333 ↓ -29%
Kassidy possibly curly-haired Irish 1,039 ↓ -46%
Bridget exalted one Irish 724 ↑ +6%
Kiera dark Irish 1,097 ↓ -14%
Rowen little red one; also rowan tree Irish 488 ↑ +18%
Aileen uncertain; Irish form of Evelyn Irish 799 ↓ -16%
Katelynn form of Caitlin; associated with pure Irish 2,736 ↓ -57%
Ciara dark Irish 1,408 ↓ -18%
Shayla modern name; uncertain origin American (modern coinage) 1,793 ↓ -43%
Sloan from an Irish surname Irish 840 ↓ -25%
Kasey from an Irish surname; possibly vigilant Irish 1,876 ↓ -30%
Kiley uncertain; from an Irish surname Irish 2,798 ↓ -44%
Kathleen Irish form of Catherine; meaning uncertain Irish 1,156 ↓ -21%
Eileen Irish form of Evelyn Irish 654 ↑ +9%
Shannon from the River Shannon Irish 2,405 ↓ -24%
Brenna — Irish 1,846 ↓ -28%
Cara friend; dear Irish 1,326 ↓ -42%
Meghan pearl Welsh 1,906 ↓ -66%
Kenna short for McKenna Irish 759 ↓ -14%
Devyn little fawn (variant of Devin) Irish 1,295 ↓ -17%
Murphy sea warrior Irish 397 ↑ +200%
Nola short for Fionnuala Irish 822 ↓ -38%
Bria short for Briana; possibly 'noble' Irish 1,163 ↓ -42%
Shea uncertain; possibly 'hawk-like' Irish 1,159 → -3%
Kori variant of Corey; uncertain Irish 978 ↓ -26%
Ryann little king Irish 1,288 ↓ -50%
Tara hill; also star Irish 847 ↑ +60%
Bryanna feminine of Bryan Irish 2,302 ↓ -48%
Channing from an English surname of uncertain origin English 1,772 ↓ -30%
Mollie pet form of Mary English 1,116 ↓ -5%
Ayleen variant of Aileen Irish 863 ↑ +20%
Regan from an Irish surname; possibly little king Irish 2,295 ↓ -32%
Fallon descendant of the leader Irish 779 ↑ +12%
Kacey variant of Casey, 'vigilant' Irish 1,118 ↑ +14%
Kaitlin Irish form of Katherine; often linked to pure Irish 4,114 ↓ -26%
Kaitlynn Irish form of Katherine Irish 3,676 ↓ -59%
Alannah O child, a term of endearment Irish 1,674 ↓ -46%
Shay hawklike; admirable Irish 1,227 ↓ -34%
Rian little king Irish 1,250 → -3%
Ireland the country of Ireland English 2,224 ↓ -54%
Reilly uncertain; Irish surname Ó Raghallaigh Irish 2,708 ↓ -6%
Kayce form of Casey; vigilant American (modern coinage) 375 ↑ +892%
Rowyn form of Rowan; little red one Irish 699 ↑ +109%
Saoirse freedom Irish 1,089 ↓ -40%
Ryley variant of Riley; uncertain Irish 3,823 ↓ -39%
Kodi variant of Cody; uncertain American (modern coinage) 1,304 ↑ +61%
Bree short form of Brianna or Bridget English 2,826 ↓ -46%
Tallulah uncertain; Native American place name Native American 940 ↑ +29%
Kierra dark; variant of Ciara American (modern coinage) 3,364 → -4%
Aislinn dream, vision Irish 1,592 ↓ -51%
Kayley form of Kayleigh; modern blend American (modern coinage) 3,429 ↓ -44%
Maura uncertain; Irish name or dark Irish 1,640 → -3%
Keely uncertain; from an Irish surname Irish 2,737 ↓ -6%
Rhyan form of Ryan; little king American (modern coinage) 3,288 ↓ -61%
Alanah feminine of Alan, or Irish for child Irish 2,648 ↓ -28%
Kaci form of Casey; vigilant American (modern coinage) 2,132 ↓ -30%
Caleigh modern form of Kayleigh American (modern coinage) 3,474 ↓ -50%
Sheila Irish form of Cecilia Irish 2,686 ↓ -50%
Keeley uncertain; possibly 'slender' Irish 1,567 ↑ +214%
Delanie uncertain (variant of Delaney) Irish 1,705 → -1%
Bridgette exalted one (variant of Bridget) Irish 2,125 ↑ +14%
Dara several origins; oak (Irish) Irish 1,129 ↑ +25%
Kacie vigilant (variant of Casey) American (modern coinage) 1,868 → -2%
Colleen girl Irish 2,829 ↓ -8%
Shae variant of Shea; from an Irish surname Irish 2,061 → +1%
Sheyla variant of Sheila Irish 2,350 ↑ +16%
Rileigh variant of Riley; from a surname American (modern coinage) 5,201 ↓ -58%
Shayne variant of Shane; God is gracious Irish 3,574 ↓ -6%
Eryn variant of Erin, Ireland Irish 3,484 ↓ -49%
Rori variant of Rory; red king Irish 1,298 ↑ +8%
Moira Irish form of Mary; also Greek fate Irish 2,047 ↓ -16%
Larkin from an Irish surname; fierce Irish 3,682 ↓ -52%
Mackenna from an Irish surname; son of Cionaodh Irish 3,233 ↓ -32%
Brea tar in Spanish; or pet form of Breanna Spanish 3,073 ↓ -37%
Aislynn dream, vision Irish 2,099 ↓ -29%
Edna pleasure, delight Hebrew 2,463 ↓ -18%
Caelyn modern variant of Kaylin American (modern coinage) 5,272 ↓ -49%
Mona uncertain; several possible sources Irish 2,806 ↓ -38%
Bryana feminine form of Brian Irish 4,470 ↓ -14%
Kerry from County Kerry, 'Ciar's people' Irish 2,464 ↑ +41%
Brianne feminine of Brian, perhaps 'high, noble' Irish 5,267 ↓ -48%
Quinlan descendant of Caoindealbhán Irish 3,921 ↓ -18%
Katlyn Irish form of Katherine Irish 8,612 ↑ +9%
Kennadi variant of Kennedy, 'helmeted head' Irish 4,607 ↓ -58%
Aoife beauty, radiance Irish 2,120 ↓ -18%
Riyan variant of Ryan or Rayyan Irish 1,862 ↑ +20%
Conley from an Irish surname Irish 2,521 ↑ +6%
Breana variant of Brianna, feminine of Brian American (modern coinage) 7,965 ↓ -19%
Cayleigh variant of Kayleigh American (modern coinage) 4,900 ↓ -64%
Makinley variant of McKinley, son of Finlay Scottish 5,052 ↓ -54%
Caitlynn form of Catherine Irish 8,971 ↓ -63%
Delani variant of Delaney Irish 1,469 ↑ +103%
Delainey variant of Delaney Irish 1,390 ↑ +313%
Alonna variant of Alana American (modern coinage) 3,907 ↓ -40%
Dempsey proud; from an Irish surname Irish 3,004 ↓ -20%
Arlen from an Irish or English surname Irish 1,587 ↑ +62%
Brigid exalted one Irish 2,784 ↓ -15%
Aislyn variant of Aisling, dream, vision Irish 2,355 ↑ +33%
Kerrigan dark-haired; from an Irish surname Irish 4,608 ↓ -41%
Brigitte French form of Brigid, exalted one French 2,864 ↑ +9%
Kenadie variant of Kennedy Irish — ↓ -100%
Ciana modern name, meaning uncertain Italian 3,477 ↓ -21%
Kenadee variant of Kennedy American (modern coinage) 6,224 ↓ -39%
Kaileigh variant of Kayleigh American (modern coinage) 5,156 ↓ -34%
Kollyns variant of Collins, son of Colin Irish 905 ↑ +453%
Rooney Irish surname, possibly champion Irish 2,235 ↑ +9%
Breonna variant of Brianna American (modern coinage) 11,115 ↓ -71%
Siobhan Irish form of Joan, God is gracious Irish 2,096 ↑ +41%
Oona from Irish Úna, possibly lamb or unity Irish 2,768 ↓ -18%
Kaelin variant of Kaylin American (modern coinage) 16,016 ↓ -67%
Neve bright, radiant; anglicized form of Niamh Irish 3,156 ↓ -15%
Teagen variant of Teagan Irish 9,406 ↓ -54%
Cailin girl, or variant of Caitlin Irish 12,153 ↓ -83%
Kiernan from an Irish surname, son of the little lord Irish 3,409 → +3%
Korie variant of Corey; origin uncertain Irish 4,125 ↓ -24%
Kynnedi variant of Kennedy American (modern coinage) 5,043 ↓ -63%
Kennady variant of Kennedy: helmeted or misshapen head Irish 6,225 ↓ -27%
Kellie variant of Kelly Irish 6,222 ↓ -34%
Hennessy Irish surname: descendant of Aonghus Irish 3,936 ↓ -30%
Kenadi variant of Kennedy American (modern coinage) 5,318 ↓ -29%
Katelin variant of Caitlin, Irish form of Catherine Irish — ↓ -100%
Ryanne feminine of Ryan: little king Irish 4,965 ↓ -27%
Ryen variant of Ryan: little king Irish 7,433 ↓ -38%
Brionna variant of Brianna American (modern coinage) 15,341 ↓ -80%
Quin variant of Quinn: descendant of Conn Irish 5,344 ↓ -38%
Keara variant of Ciara, dark Irish — ↓ -100%
Fallyn variant of Fallon, descendant of a leader American (modern coinage) 4,289 ↓ -43%
Kollins variant of Collins, surname Irish 1,568 ↑ +69%
Codi variant of Cody Irish 3,478 ↑ +26%
Breanne feminine of Brian, possibly high, noble Irish 12,130 ↓ -59%
Kelli variant of Kelly Irish 6,690 ↓ -47%
Caylin variant of Caitlin or Kaylin American (modern coinage) 11,138 ↓ -56%
Carlin Irish surname; meaning uncertain Irish 6,520 ↓ -44%
Arlyn variant of Arlen or Arlene; uncertain American (modern coinage) 3,987 ↓ -26%
Tierney descendant of Tighearnach: lord Irish 7,456 ↓ -68%
Breckyn variant of Brecken; uncertain Irish 4,898 ↓ -31%
Caidyn variant of Caden, origin uncertain American (modern coinage) 4,420 ↓ -12%
Shawna feminine of Shawn: God is gracious Irish 10,789 ↓ -70%
Aislin variant of Aisling, dream Irish 2,583 ↑ +31%
Kodie variant of Cody Irish 3,052 ↑ +64%
Ashlin variant of Ashlyn; Irish Aisling: dream Irish 10,204 ↓ -59%
Taegan variant of Teagan, origin uncertain Irish 9,395 ↓ -42%
Aleen variant of Aileen or Aline Irish 3,168 ↓ -26%
Kelley variant of Kelly, Irish surname Irish 7,322 ↓ -48%
Rhiley variant of Riley Irish 6,276 ↓ -17%
Reegan variant of Reagan, little king Irish — ↓ -100%
Sheridan descendant of Sirideán: seeker Irish 5,375 ↑ +41%
Delany variant of Delaney, an Irish surname Irish 2,866 ↑ +40%
Chassidy variant of Cassidy Irish 9,585 ↓ -58%
Aine radiance, brilliance Irish 3,781 ↓ -17%
Cailee variant of Kaylee American (modern coinage) 4,471 ↓ -9%
Maureen little Mary, from Irish Mairin Irish 4,424 ↑ +7%
Kailen variant of Kaelan, perhaps "slender" Irish 4,465 ↓ -36%
Kaylea variant of Kayley American (modern coinage) 8,102 ↓ -7%
Kaycie variant of Casey, "vigilant" Irish 4,407 ↓ -11%
Mayrin variant of Mairin (Maureen), "little Mary" Irish 11,564 ↓ -43%
Rion uncertain; perhaps from Irish "queen" Irish 4,018 ↓ -40%
Kallan variant of Callan, meaning uncertain American (modern coinage) 1,912 ↑ +91%
Niamh bright, radiant Irish 3,561 ↑ +30%
Siara variant of Ciara, "dark" Irish 2,406 ↑ +121%
Teaghan variant of Teagan, "little poet" Irish 8,307 ↓ -74%
Seanna feminine of Sean, "God is gracious" Irish 5,372 → +4%
Catelyn variant of Caitlin, Irish form of Katherine Irish — ↓ -100%
Meara possibly Irish, mirth Irish 3,091 ↑ +47%
Alaynah variant of Alana American (modern coinage) 5,733 ↓ -46%
Kaleigha variant of Kayleigh American (modern coinage) 4,115 ↓ -5%
Nessa short for Vanessa or Agnes English 2,744 ↑ +19%
Una lamb (Irish) or one (Latin) Irish 3,245 ↓ -21%
Arlin variant of Arlen, meaning uncertain English 2,768 ↑ +21%
Cailynn variant of Kaylin, a modern blend American (modern coinage) 6,588 ↓ -35%
Kacy variant of Casey, "vigilant" Irish 8,594 ↓ -43%
Elva variant of Alva or Ailbhe, meaning uncertain Irish 3,665 ↓ -9%
Riana possibly short for Briana or Adriana American (modern coinage) 5,199 ↓ -29%
Morrigan phantom queen, or great queen Irish 2,742 ↑ +43%
Aeryn variant of Erin, "Ireland" Irish 8,372 ↓ -54%
Kellyn modern blend of Kelly and Lynn American (modern coinage) 11,426 ↓ -69%
Rorie variant of Rory, red king Irish 2,452 ↑ +59%
Alahna variant of Alana American (modern coinage) 4,989 → +4%
Kennedie variant of Kennedy; misshapen head American (modern coinage) 9,786 ↓ -58%
Neely from an Irish surname Irish 4,144 ↑ +46%
Kaelan variant of Kellan or Caelan Irish 5,117 ↑ +27%
Aisling dream, vision Irish 3,782 ↑ +30%
Imogene variant of Imogen, maiden English 2,521 ↑ +9%
Keri variant of Kerry, from County Kerry Irish 7,686 ↓ -7%
Erynn variant of Erin, Ireland Irish 6,185 ↓ -32%
Shaylin modern blend of Shay and Lynn American (modern coinage) 12,985 ↓ -50%
Keelyn variant of Kaylin or Keelin, slender Irish 11,417 ↓ -56%
Ena variant of Ina or Enya Irish 3,482 ↑ +7%
Reaghan variant of Reagan, little king Irish 9,331 ↓ -56%
Breann blend of Bree and Ann American (modern coinage) 11,112 ↓ -20%
Enya Anglicized form of Eithne, kernel Irish 4,007 → 0%
Raygan variant of Reagan, little king Irish 11,704 ↓ -62%
Carrigan little spear, or rock Irish 5,591 ↓ -39%
Shauna feminine of Shaun; God is gracious Irish 9,374 ↓ -39%
Bridgett variant of Bridget, exalted one Irish 8,452 ↓ -29%
Ashlynne variant of Ashlyn, ash tree English 13,387 ↓ -60%
Britta Scandinavian short form of Birgitta Swedish 7,558 ↓ -63%
Codie variant of Cody, helpful Irish 6,169 ↓ -30%
Daryn variant of Darren, uncertain Irish 12,462 ↓ -38%
Orla golden princess Irish 2,532 ↑ +119%
Ryanna modern feminine of Ryan American (modern coinage) 8,254 ↓ -54%
Kaytlin variant of Caitlin American (modern coinage) — ↓ -100%
Devany variant of Devaney, an Irish surname Irish 4,381 ↑ +78%
Caileigh variant of Kayleigh, modern blend American (modern coinage) 9,575 ↓ -50%
Keelie variant of Keely, slender Irish 9,163 ↓ -8%
Kera variant of Keira, dark-haired Irish 11,430 ↓ -38%
Rylea variant of Riley, rye clearing English 8,255 ↑ +8%
Shaye variant of Shay Irish 10,790 ↓ -53%
Devine surname meaning divine French 7,219 ↑ +36%
Ilene variant of Eileen Irish 6,202 ↑ +27%
Clancy Irish surname; red warrior Irish 3,592 ↑ +41%
Kacee variant of Casey American (modern coinage) — ↓ -100%
Shanna variant of Shannon, or of Shana Irish 12,982 ↓ -36%
Devynn variant of Devin American (modern coinage) 7,220 ↑ +15%
Katlynn variant of Caitlin, pure Irish — ↓ -100%
Sully short form of Sullivan; dark eyes Irish 3,371 ↑ +67%
Mirna variant of Myrna; beloved Irish 4,520 ↑ +19%
Carey Irish surname; dark Irish 6,519 ↑ +8%
Meaghan variant of Megan, pearl Welsh — ↓ -100%
Mairead Irish form of Margaret; pearl Irish 4,317 ↑ +27%
Falyn variant of Fallon; leader Irish 6,935 ↓ -48%
Kayci variant of Casey American (modern coinage) 6,685 ↓ -32%
Kenedi variant of Kennedy American (modern coinage) 5,319 ↑ +50%
Kassidi variant of Cassidy; curly-haired Irish 7,310 ↓ -54%
Briannah variant of Brianna; possibly noble Irish — ↓ -100%
Neila feminine of Neil, meaning debated Irish 4,245 ↑ +127%
Kaytlyn variant of Caitlin American (modern coinage) 14,061 ↓ -40%
Kerri variant of Kerry, an Irish county Irish 9,787 ↓ -33%
Keelin slender and fair Irish — ↓ -100%
Ciarra variant of Ciara, dark-haired Irish — new
Mikenna variant of McKenna, "son of Cionaodh" Irish 10,639 ↓ -36%
Keirra variant of Kiera, "little dark one" Irish — ↓ -100%
Kaelen modern variant of Kaelan, meaning uncertain Irish 6,994 ↓ -8%
Caley variant of Kaley or Kaylee American (modern coinage) 11,124 ↓ -27%
Ragan variant of Reagan, "little king" Irish 14,530 ↓ -14%
Breeanna variant of Brianna, feminine of Brian American (modern coinage) — new
Corie variant of Cory, meaning uncertain English 5,595 ↑ +10%
Muriel from Irish Muirgheal, 'bright sea' Irish 4,430 ↑ +60%
Noreen Irish pet form of Nora, 'honor' Irish 4,327 ↑ +44%
Brieanna variant of Brianna American (modern coinage) — new
Brienna feminine of Brian American (modern coinage) — ↓ -100%
Brianda feminine of Brian Spanish 8,964 ↓ -45%
Sheena Gaelic form of Jane, "God is gracious" Scottish 8,277 → 0%
Falon variant of Fallon, Irish surname, 'leader' Irish 12,322 ↓ -61%
Erina Japanese name; also a form of Erin Japanese 4,587 ↑ +67%
Meryl variant of Muriel, 'bright sea' Irish 8,689 ↓ -46%
Shealyn blend of Shea and Lynn American (modern coinage) 16,907 ↓ -29%
Torey variant of Tory or Torrey, a surname English 9,623 ↓ -62%
Keiara variant of Kiara or Kiera American (modern coinage) 16,116 → 0%
Deirdre — Irish 7,989 ↓ -19%
Cathleen Irish form of Catherine Irish 9,581 ↓ -9%
Doreen uncertain; possibly from Dora or Doireann Irish 5,132 ↑ +108%
Tully uncertain; Irish surname Irish 6,418 ↓ -18%
Mckinsey variant of McKenzie, 'son of Kenneth' Scottish — ↓ -100%
Tera variant of Tara or Terra Irish — ↓ -100%
Brigette variant of Brigitte, 'exalted one' Irish 7,556 ↑ +56%
Cayley variant of Kayley or Kaylee Irish 12,169 ↓ -30%
Rosaleen little rose Irish 6,504 ↓ -50%
Chasidy variant of Cassidy, an Irish surname Irish 12,177 ↓ -30%

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