Irish girl name
Áine Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Áine means radiance. From the Irish áine, meaning radiance or brightness
Áine is one of the best-loved Irish names, from the word for radiance or brightness. In Irish legend Áine is a goddess associated with summer, the sun and Lough Gur in County Limerick. The name has also been used as the Irish form of Anne, which has helped it stay popular for generations. The pronunciation AWN-ya is distinct from English Anne. Áine suits families who want a short, graceful name with deep legendary roots, and it combines easily with many surnames and middle names.
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Variants of Áine
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Áine popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2025 Áine ranked #91 in Ireland (53 babies) and #3,781 in the US (39 babies). It is far more popular in Ireland than in America.
Ireland (girls)United States (girls)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Áine mean?
Áine means "radiance". From the Irish áine, meaning radiance or brightness.
How do you pronounce Áine?
Áine is pronounced AWN-ya.
What is the origin of Áine?
Áine is of Irish origin. From the Irish áine, meaning radiance or brightness.