Aife, pronounced /aɪfə/, is an ancient Irish female given name of unknown etymology. It is believed to have been popular during the Middle Ages and was carried by several notable figures in Irish mythology. The most famous bearer of this name is Aífe, the mother of Cú Chulainn, a hero from the Ulster Cycle.
"The name Aife saw five births in 2021, making it quite uncommon but not entirely rare."