Holding steady, #3,249 for girls today.
Popularity of Ainoha since 2018
Babies named Ainoha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 41 |
| 2020s | 170 |
Meaning & origin
Ainoha, a variant of the Basque name Ainhoa, first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2018. It has seen steady use since, with a current rank of 3,249 as of 2025, its peak year. Approximately 1 in 33,485 newborns received the name in 2025. The name is most popular in Florida and Texas. Its trajectory indicates stable usage, reflecting a growing interest in Basque heritage names within Hispanic communities. As a distinct spelling, Ainoha offers a modern twist on a traditional name rooted in the Pyrenees region.
Ainoha is a variant of Ainhoa, which is a place name in the French Basque Country. The name refers to a sanctuary dedicated to Our Lady of Ainhoa, leading some to interpret the name as a reference to the Virgin Mary. The spelling with an 'h' is characteristic of Basque orthography, though the exact meaning of the place name itself remains uncertain.
Where Ainoha is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aino, Noa
Variants: Ainhoa
Sibling names for Ainoha
Names that share Ainoha's style, for a brother or sister.
