There is no doubt that Irish names are particularly popular among parents in Ireland, and they are trending more than ever at the moment.
It seems that every other child has an Irish name (my own included), and it is lovely to see; they are our native names after all.
But deciding on an Irish name for your little one can be tricky; the sheer number of choices parents have these days is unmatched.
This is why it’s useful to look at trending lists to get an idea of the monikers that parents are and aren’t using. Some people like to follow trends, while others prefer to stay away from them; either way, it’s useful information to have.
Top trending Irish names in Ireland for 2026 so far
Every year, CSO releases the top names chosen by parents for the previous year, but certain Irish brands can give us a clue about which names parents are choosing right now.
Cork-based baby store BabyBoo has a very good idea of the names that new parents are choosing this year by analysing what customers are choosing for personalised baby gifts, clothing and keepsakes this year.
And it turns out that in 2026, Irish names are dominating, with the majority of the top names being as Gaeilge.
In fact, 14 out of the 20 most popular boy and girl names are Irish, and some gorgeous ones make the list.
According to BabyBoo, the Irish names that are trending for 2026 include:
One of the founders of BabyBoo, Vicki O’Callaghan, says that it is ‘lovely’ to see so many parents choosing Irish names for their little ones. Her own daughter’s name, Clodagh, is on the list, making it ‘even more special’ for the proud mum.
"It’s a lovely personal connection and makes us smile to see it featuring among the most popular names coming through our orders. We’ve always loved seeing the variety of names, from traditional Irish favourites to more modern choices, and it’s wonderful to see so many families choosing names with such meaning and heritage," she said.
Girls
- Éala
- Éabha
- Molly
- Fiadh
- Caoimhe
- Sadie
- Saoirse
- Clodagh
- Rosie
- Lucy
Boys
- Rían
- Jack
- Oisín
- Fionn
- Tadhg
- Páidí
- Cillian
- James
- Finn
- Conor
*This article was originally published on EveryMum.ie.