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Ainoha

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Pronounced eye-NOH-ah /aΙͺˈnoʊ.Ι‘/Medium

Meaning: Spelling of Ainhoa β€” a Basque town and title of the Virgin Mary; etymology debatedLow

In 30 seconds: Devout and Basque-bright: Ainoha spells Ainhoa β€” a town and title of the Virgin Mary. Melodic, distinctive, and warm.
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Origin MediumBasque
MeaningSpelling of Ainhoa β€” a Basque town and title of the Virgin Mary; etymology debated
U.S. rank (2025)#3251 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births48 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 210

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202520182025

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

Ainoha is a spelling of Ainhoa β€” a Basque town and a title of the Virgin Mary (the Virgin of Ainhoa; the etymology is debated, which we note). A melodic, devout name across Spain.

In the U.S. it appears in Spanish and Basque families. Rare, Virgin-of-Ainhoa at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Ainhoa is a Basque village with a famous Marian shrine β€” the name honors the Virgin of Ainhoa; Ainoha is a common spelling, popular across Spain.
Overall data confidence 60%
References β€” Ainhoa β€” etymology debated

Variations

AinhoaAynoaAinoa

Nicknames

Aino

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ainoha mean?

Ainoha spells Ainhoa β€” a Basque town and title of the Virgin Mary; the etymology is debated.

How do you pronounce Ainoha?

It's said eye-NOH-ah /aΙͺˈnoʊ.Ι‘/ β€” three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ainoha a boy or girl name?

Ainoha is a girl's name.

How popular is Ainoha?

Ainoha is a rare name in the U.S.

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