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Aodhla

Quick answerThe given name 'Aodhla' is derived from the Old Irish word 'Aodh', meaning 'fire' or 'fiery', and is likely a feminine variant of the name.

Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#407
TrendNew ★
Peak year2024
Syllables2
Origin
LanguageOld Irish
CultureIrish/Scottish Gaelic
ReligionChristian
Letters6
Numerology5 Chaldean 3
Global rank#141

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

About the name Aodhla

The given name 'Aodhla' is derived from the Old Irish word 'Aodh', meaning 'fire' or 'fiery', and is likely a feminine variant of the name.

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Etymology

The given name 'Aodhla' is derived from the Old Irish word 'Aodh', meaning 'fire' or 'fiery', and is likely a feminine variant of the name. The name 'Aodhla' is associated with Irish and Scottish Gaelic cultures, and is also found in some Christian traditions, particularly in the context of Saint Aidan, an Irish monk and missionary.

Aodhla currently ranks #407 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.

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