Aiko
a(i)-ko
US Popularity:4163
Origin:Japanese
Other Origin(s):German
Meaning:Love, fortune, child; Awesome sword
An everlasting expression of love, Aiko is most commonly recognized as a gender neutral Japanese name. Aiko’s meaning can transform depending on the kanji used, but most parents love the meanings “love” or “fortunate” with “child” for their sweet one. Aiko also has Germanic roots as a masculine title derived from the elements agi- meaning “awe,” “terror,” and “fear,” and agiō, meaning “edge,” “sharpness (of a weapon),” or “sword.” Blending such powerful connotations inspires Aiko’s possible meaning of “awesome sword”—how does that sound for your badass little munchkin? A name that celebrates the angel and the rebel, Aiko is a worldly appellation for the tot who's not afraid to be themselves.
Aiko Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Aiko is currently #1711 on The Bump
Boy:Aiko is currently #1218 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Aiko is currently #951 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Aiko is currently #4163 in U.S. births
Boy:Aiko is currently #10191 in U.S. births
Girl:Aiko is currently #5337 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#5345
in 2022
+ 274
from 2021
Sources
Name Doctor, Aiko
Behind the Name, Aiko, April 2021
Japanese Names .info, Aiko
Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources, Ago
Merriam-Webster, awe
Online Etymology Dictionary, awe, October 2022
Online Etymology Dictionary, edge, October 2021
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