Variant of Ainhoa, referring to the Virgin Mary
Ainoha is a variant spelling of the Basque name Ainhoa. It is derived from the town of Ainhoa in the French Basque Country, which is the site of a famous shrine dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The name gained popularity in the Spanish-speaking world as a Marian name.
Less common today
Ainoha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,293 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
