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Aibhlinn

Quick answerThe name Aibhlinn means "beautiful" or "radiant," derived from the Old Irish word *áibell* (sparkling, shining) and is a Gaelic variant of the name Evelyn.

Ireland · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#15,621
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year2015
Syllables2
OriginIreland
LanguageIrish Gaelic
CultureIrish/Scottish Gaelic
Letters8
Numerology6 Chaldean 5
Global rank#273

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Aibhlinn

The name Aibhlinn means "beautiful" or "radiant," derived from the Old Irish word *áibell* (sparkling, shining) and is a Gaelic variant of the name Evelyn.

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Etymology

The name Aibhlinn means "beautiful" or "radiant," derived from the Old Irish word *áibell* (sparkling, shining) and is a Gaelic variant of the name Evelyn. It is primarily used in Irish and Scottish cultures, with historical roots in medieval Gaelic nobility, though it has no specific religious association.

Aibhlinn currently ranks #15,621 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.

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