Aden
a-den
US Popularity:1662
Origin:Irish
Other Origin(s):Arabic
Meaning:Little fire; Happiness, joy; Laughter; Plain
Looking to ignite an old favorite with a modern, fresh twist? Enter Aden, an Irish name with gender-neutral status that means "little fire." Aden, pronounced AY-den, is a close cousin of more recognizable derivatives such as Aidan, Aedan, Aiden, and Aidyn. The name stems from the Irish Aodhán, pronounced Ay-Dawn, with an emphasis on that last syllable. Aden presents parents with an easy-to-say version, with a clipped second syllable that adds a friendly, approachable quality. Aideen is the classic feminine version, but a girl called Aden is bound to stand out, making this name the perfect choice for your baby flame! For a delightful touch, Aden also has links to the Arabic name Adan, meaning "happiness," "joy," and "laughter." It may also translate to "plain" and can connect baby to the city of Yemen, making it a great choice to celebrate baby's family tree.
Aden Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Aden is currently #1237 on The Bump
Boy:Aden is currently #903 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Aden is currently #670 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Aden is currently #1662 in U.S. births
Boy:Aden is currently #1730 in U.S. births
Girl:Aden is currently #14903 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#14905
in 2022
+ 657
from 2021
Sources
Behind the Name, Aden, October 2012
Library Ireland, Aodhán
Library Ireland, Aodh
Quranic Names, Aden, A Quranic Name for Girls
Online Etymology Dictionary, Aden, October 2017
Britannica, Aden, Yemen, February 2024
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