Aoife vs Polly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aoife

Girl #2,238 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pleasant, agreeable"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish Irish-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,238
Total SSA Count
84
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aoifs, Eefa

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Polly

Girl #2,192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star of the sea; beloved"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,192
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Poll, Pol

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Aoife Rank #2,238
Polly Rank #2,192

Polly is more popular, ranked #2192 vs #2238 for Aoife.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aoife ___

  • Aoife Niamh
  • Aoife Rose
  • Aoife Claire
  • Aoife Grace
  • Aoife Brigid
  • Aoife Maeve

Polly ___

  • Polly Jean
  • Polly Anne
  • Polly Mae
  • Polly Rose
  • Polly Jane
  • Polly Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aoife

Ciarán Saoirse Fionn Niamh Oisín

If you choose Polly

Molly Nellie Teddy Archie Lily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aoife or Polly more popular?

Polly is more popular, ranked #2192 compared to Aoife at #2238 in the United States.

What do Aoife and Polly mean?

Aoife means "pleasant, agreeable" (Old Irish origin). Polly means "star of the sea; beloved" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Aoife and Polly boy or girl names?

Aoife is primarily a girl name. Polly is primarily a girl name.

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