Meaning and history
Áine is an Irish name meaning "radiance," "brightness" or "splendour." In Irish mythology, Áine is a goddess associated with summer, prosperity and sovereignty, particularly connected with County Limerick and the hill of Knockainey. The name has remained distinctly Irish rather than developing from an English equivalent. Notable bearers include Irish poet Áine Ní Ghlinn and footballer Áine O'Gorman.
20062006: 62 births, rank #2,815
2007: 65 births, rank #2,787
2008: 52 births, rank #3,222
2009: 57 births, rank #3,000
2010: 50 births, rank #3,256
20112011: 48 births, rank #3,350
2012: 49 births, rank #3,314
2013: 44 births, rank #3,513
2014: 54 births, rank #3,080
2015: 44 births, rank #3,533
20162016: 33 births, rank #4,345
2017: 40 births, rank #3,769
2018: 29 births, rank #4,662
2019: 49 births, rank #3,222
2020: 47 births, rank #3,281
20212021: 45 births, rank #3,435
2022: 64 births, rank #2,689
2023: 58 births, rank #2,891
2024: 51 births, rank #3,119
20252025: 39 births, rank #3,780
In 2025, 39 babies were recorded with the name Áine, ranking #3,780 among girls.