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Ainhoa is a feminine name used in Basque. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the name of a town in southwestern France where there is a famous image of the Virgin Mary." It ranked #961 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the name of a town in southwestern France where there is a famous image of the Virgin Mary. The entry lists its usage as Basque.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Ainhoa ranked #961 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #961 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ainhoa mean?
Behind the Name does not give Ainhoa a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: from the name of a town in southwestern France where there is a famous image of the Virgin Mary.
Is Ainhoa a popular name?
Ainhoa ranked #961 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Ainhoa a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Ainhoa appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Ainhoa — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
