Caoimhe

KWEE-va

Irish, Scottish

"beautiful"

Caoimhe Origin and Meaning

The name Caoimhe is a girl's name of Gaelic, Scottish, Irish origin meaning "beautiful".

Caoimhe, pronounced (more properly) kwee-va or kee-va, is a pretty and distinctive Gaelic name but one that could well lead to no end of confusion outside the Irish community. Even in its native habitat, it is sometimes spelled Keeva.

Caoimhe comes from a word with several positive meanings--beautiful, precious, beloved, gentle, and graceful. It's also the name of an Irish saint.

Caoihme has been very popular in Ireland in recent years.

Caoimhe Popularity

• 265 Nameberry 2023
• 964 England 2021
• 24 Ireland 2022