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Irish baby names have become international stars, ranking near the top of popularity lists in Ireland and the US along with many other countries.

Liam is the top Irish name in the US, ranking Number 1 for boys. Along with Liam, Irish names in the US Top 100 for boys include Aiden, Ryan, Connor, and Brayden.

For girls, Riley is the top-ranked Irish baby name in the US. Along with Riley, Irish names in the US Top 100 for girls include Nora, Kennedy, Quinn, and Reagan.

Irish names enjoying international popularity include Liam, which ranks among the top names in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Sweden and Norway as well as Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Finn ranks among the top names in the Netherlands while variation Fynn is on Germany’s most popular list, and Nora is the second most popular girls’ name in Norway.

The top baby names in Ireland include the Irish names Aoife, Saoirse, Oisin, and Cillian.

Irish names have emigrated from their native land in waves, with old-school Irish names such as Bridget and Patrick giving way to the mid-century Irish favorites Kathleen and Kevin, Shannon and Sean.

Browse our full menu of Irish baby names both classic and modern, including Irish names for girls and Irish boys' names, here. The top names below rank among the current US Top 1000 Baby Names and are ordered by popularity. Unique names rank below the Top 1000 and are listed alphabetically.

Delaney

Meaning: dark challenger

Origin:Irish
392
Neve

Meaning: snow

Origin:Anglicized spelling of Irish Niamh or Italian and Portuguese
403
Riley

Meaning: courageous

Origin:Irish
582
Riley

Meaning: rye clearing; courageous

Origin:English, Irish
405
Enya

Meaning: fire

Origin:Irish
413
Eithne

Meaning: nut kernel

Origin:Gaelic
760
Rowan

Meaning: rowan tree; little redhead

Origin:Scottish and Irish
35
Rowan

Meaning: rowan tree; little redhead

Origin:Scottish and Irish
452
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Origin:Surname derived from Nicholas or Colin
2841
Collins

Meaning: people of victory or pup

Origin:Surname derived from Nicholas or Colin
523
Finn

Meaning: white, fair

Origin:Irish
1718
Finn

Meaning: fair or white

Origin:Irish
20
Maire

Meaning: sweet; drop of the sea, bitter

Origin:Finnish, Irish variation of Mary
1911
Eabha

Meaning: life

Origin:Irish form of Eve
1067
Oona

Meaning: lamb

Origin:Irish, variation of Una
467
Brianna

Meaning: strong, virtuous and honorable

Origin:Feminine variation of Brian
479
Bree

Meaning: strength or exalted one

Origin:Irish, from Brid, Brigh, Brigid
822
Brigid

Meaning: strength or exalted one

Origin:Irish variation of Brighid
920
Roisin

Meaning: little rose

Origin:Irish
571
Morrigan

Meaning: phantom queen

Origin:Irish
828