What origin is the name Columba?

Columba comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Columba a popular name?

Columba is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Columba?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Columba — for example Riley, Nora, Keira. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Columba

Q: Is Columba a rare name?

Yes. Columba does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Columba

Columba

Boy

irish

3 syllables

Columba is an irish boy's name meaning "An Irish male name derived from the word Colm. It represents a dove, which is a traditional symbol of peace and purity.".

The meaning of Columba is "An Irish male name derived from the word Colm. It represents a dove, which is a traditional symbol of peace and purity." — a boy name of irish origin. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An Irish male name derived from the word Colm. It represents a dove, which is a traditional symbol of peace and purity.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Columba

Very rare in US records

What does Columba mean?

Columba is a boy name of irish origin meaning "An Irish male name derived from the word Colm. It represents a dove, which is a traditional symbol of peace and purity.".

Is Columba a rare name?

Yes. Columba does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Columba

Riley Nora Keira Erin Fiona Ciara

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Names with a similar meaning to Columba

Columba means "An Irish male name derived from the word Colm. It represents a dove, which is a traditional symbol of peace and purity." — these names share that spirit.