Aine - girls name

Aine name popularity, meaning and origin

Name Popularity: 77%

Aine name meaning:

The name Aine is a girl's name of Irish origin, pronounced "awn-yah". In Irish mythology, Aine is a goddess associated with love, fertility, and the sun. Her name translates to "brightness" or "radiance", reflecting her role as a deity of beauty and light. Aine is often depicted as a gentle and benevolent goddess, bestowing blessings upon those who honor her and seek her guidance.

In addition to her association with love and fertility, Aine is also connected to the natural world, particularly the cycles of life, growth, and abundance. As such, the name Aine can symbolize the beauty and vitality found in nature, as well as the power of transformation and renewal.

Choosing the name Aine for a girl can be seen as an homage to Irish mythology and a nod to the connection with nature and the divine. It carries connotations of beauty, radiance, and the potential for growth and abundance.

Origin: Celtic

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Statistics

Overall UK ranking: 1259 out of 5581

26 recorded births last year

Change in rank

  • 10yrs

    -34
  • 5yrs

    -228
  • 1yr

    248

    Regional popularity

    Ranking for this name in various UK regions

  • Scotland (396)

Historical popularity of Aine

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