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Caoimhe

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Pronounced KEE-vah /ˈki.vɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Irish caomh, 'gentle; beautiful; precious; kind'Low

In 30 seconds: Gentle; beautiful; precious: Caoimhe is Irish. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'KEE-vah').

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Origin LowIrish

MeaningFrom the Irish caomh, 'gentle; beautiful; precious; kind'

U.S. rank (2025)#5275 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births24 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 355

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Caoimhe comes from the Irish caomh, 'gentle; beautiful; precious; kind'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'KEE-vah', not as spelled).

In the U.S. and Ireland it appears as a classic Irish name. Rare in the U.S., gentle-and-beautiful at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Caoimhe means 'gentle; beautiful; precious; kind' in Irish (from caomh) — said 'KEE-vah', nothing like its spelling; lyrical and classic.

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Caoimhe — Irish etymology

Variations

KeevaKeavyQueva

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Caoimhe mean?

Caoimhe is Irish for 'gentle; beautiful; precious; kind' (from caomh).

How do you pronounce Caoimhe?

It's said KEE-vah /ˈki.vɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first (not as it looks).

Is Caoimhe a boy or girl name?

Caoimhe is a girl's name.

How popular is Caoimhe?

Caoimhe is a very rare name in the U.S.