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Aibhlinn

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How to Pronounce Aibhlinn

Pronounced AY-vleen /ˈeɪ.vliːn/Medium

Meaning: Aibhlinn is a spelling variant of the Irish Eibhlin (also Aoibheann-adjacent in sound), long used as the Irish equivalent of Evelyn or Eileen; scholars trace it to a Norman-French name meaning roughly 'wished-for child,' though some popular sources instead link it to aoibheall, 'radiance, sparkle.'Low

In 30 seconds: Aibhlinn is an Irish spelling of Eibhlin, the Gaelic form of Evelyn, with roots debated between 'wished-for child' and 'radiance.' It stayed rare in the United States, peaking around 2015 (said AY-vleen).
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningAibhlinn is a spelling variant of the Irish Eibhlin (also Aoibheann-adjacent in sound), long used as the Irish equivalent of Evelyn or Eileen; scholars trace it to a Norman-French name meaning roughly 'wished-for child,' though some popular sources instead link it to aoibheall, 'radiance, sparkle.'
U.S. rank (2019)#15614 ↘ Falling
2019 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 139

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201520062019

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aibhlinn is an Irish-language form of Eibhlin, long treated as the Gaelic counterpart to Evelyn and Eileen. Its ultimate root is debated: some trace it to a Norman-French name meaning 'wished-for child,' others connect it to the Irish word for radiance or brightness.

In the United States Aibhlinn has stayed a rare, distinctly Irish-heritage choice, given to only a small number of girls a year since the mid-2000s. It reads as a striking way to carry Irish roots into a modern American name.

Did you know? Aibhlinn is one of several Irish-language spellings for the name English speakers know as Evelyn or Eileen; the bh in the middle is pronounced like a soft 'v'.
Overall data confidence 55%
References - Aibhlinn — Irish spelling of Eibhlin; Irish equivalent of Evelyn/Eileen, root debated

Variations

EibhlinEvelynEileenAoibheann

Nicknames

AvaEvie

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If you like Aibhlinn…

Evelyn— the standard English form of the same name
Eileen— another established English form of Eibhlin
Aoife— a like Irish-language girl's name with a soft vowel sound
Aislinn— echoes that soft -nn sound
Aislynn— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aibhlinn mean?

It is an Irish spelling of Eibhlin, the Gaelic form of Evelyn; its root is debated between 'wished-for child' and 'radiance.'

How do you pronounce Aibhlinn?

It is said AY-vleen /ˈeɪ.vliːn/, two syllables with the stress on the first.

Is Aibhlinn a boy or girl name?

Aibhlinn is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Aibhlinn?

Aibhlinn has always been a rare name in the United States, given to only a small number of girls a year, mostly in families honoring Irish heritage.

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