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Aine
GirlIrish· “radiance, brilliance”
- Meaning
- radiance, brilliance
- Origin
- Irish
- Pronunciation
- AWN-yuh
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #3,781
- US babies 2025
- 39
- Best rank
- #2,439 (2003)
- Peak year
- 2004
Meaning and origin of Aine
Aine is an Irish name that means “radiance, brilliance”.
Áine is an Irish name meaning "radiance," "brilliance" or "splendor." In Irish mythology Áine is a goddess associated with summer, the sun and sovereignty, and her name is attached to Knockainey, a hill in County Limerick. It is said AWN-yuh, which surprises many English speakers who read it as AYN. The name has long been popular in Ireland. English spellings include Anya and Onya, which match its sound. The fada, or accent, on the first letter is often dropped outside Ireland. Families with Irish roots may like it as a short, distinctive alternative to Anna.
Popularity over time
Aine first appears in US Social Security records in 1966. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #2,439 in 2003, and the most babies received it in 2004, when 68 were named Aine. In 2025, 39 babies were named Aine, and it ranked #3,781 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #3,020 in 2000, #3,256 in 2010, and #3,781 in 2025. Of the 1,687 US girls named Aine since records began, 34% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 440 babies. Since 2010, 744 more have been named Aine.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Emilly, Taliya, Merari, Keilah, and Damia.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Aine ranked highest in New York.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New York | #2087 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Aine is usually pronounced AWN-yuh, with one syllable. It has four letters, starts with A and ends in “-ne”.
Middle names for Aine
A few middle names that flow with Aine: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Aine
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aine mean?
Aine is an Irish name that means “radiance, brilliance”.
What is the origin of the name Aine?
Aine has Irish roots. Áine is an Irish name meaning "radiance," "brilliance" or "splendor." In Irish mythology Áine is a goddess associated with summer, the sun and sovereignty, and her name is attached to Knockainey, a hill in County Limerick.
Is Aine a popular name?
Not especially. Aine ranked #3,781 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Aine a boy or girl name?
Aine is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Aine?
Aine is usually pronounced AWN-yuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings