Irish names are beloved in Ireland, which makes sense, and there are so many to choose from. Whether you want an unusual Irish name, a popular one, or an Irish name that’s easy to pronounce, you will be able to find one to your taste.
They are also popular elsewhere in the world, although the names that are chosen outside of Ireland are generally different from the ones favored here.
Irish name trending
Millie and Ralph, a company in the UK that personalizes baby clothes and other items, has released a list of the names that are trending, based on the names that they have seen this year.
A couple of Irish names appear on the list, and one is a name that you don’t often see on the usual lists, but you will definitely know it.
The name is Orla, which means ‘golden princess’, and it can also be spelled Orlaith or Orflaith, which is the most ancient spelling.
The name has been popular across the country for many years. Back in the 80s and 90s, it frequently appeared in the top 30 most popular names, and things haven’t changed much. In 2025, it was placed at number 23, with 189 babies called Orla.
Another Irish name on the list is Maeve, which is no surprise, it recently made the "world’s most popular list", so it is definitely beloved by parents.
* This article was originally published on Everymum.ie.