Gender: Female
Origin: English, Irish
Meaning: Gentle, beautiful, precious
Pronunciation: kwee-vuh, /ˈkiːvə/, K EY OY M HH
Popularity Rank: #21,885
Caoimhe is of Irish origin and means 'gentle, beautiful, precious' in Gaelic. It is a traditional Irish name that is often associated with qualities of kindness and grace.
The name Caoimhe is of English, Irish origin and means Gentle, beautiful, precious. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Caoimhe is commonly found in Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America, and 18 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: kwee-vuh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈkiːvə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K EY OY M HH
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
OY: Pronounce as in "boy" (B OY)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
HH: Pronounce as in "he" (HH IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Caoimhe is recorded 1,832 times globally, ranking it as the 21,885th most common name worldwide.
Caoimhe is most prevalent in Ireland, with 1,322 occurrences, making it the 232th most popular name in the country.
In Ireland, the name Caoimhe is found among 1 in every 70 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | #232 | 1 : 70 |
| United Kingdom | #2,022 | 1 : 1,226 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Caoimhe from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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