Aiko

Primarily a girl's name of Japanese origin with 1,720 recorded births. Also given to 87 boys.

Girl's nameAlso boy's#2378 in 2024Rising fast

Meaning & Origin

a banana cultivar

Aiko is a girl's and boy's baby name of Japanese origin, typically written with kanji meaning 'love child,' 'little love,' or 'beloved.' It is one of Japan's most enduringly popular girl names, borne by Princess Aiko of Japan, daughter of Emperor Naruhito.

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Phonetically, Aiko belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, approachable ending — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.

Within the Japanese naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Japanese names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Aiko’s linguistic neighborhood.

At a Glance

1,720

Total births

Since 1912

2023

Peak

77 births

1912

First recorded

113 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Aiko climbed 2443 spots in the last 20 years — from #4821 to #2378.

First appeared: 1912Peak: 2023 (77 births)Current: #2378

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Aiko
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	319	#2722	▲
2010s	301	#4773	—
2000s	311	#4721	▲
1990s	124	#7220	▲
1980s	60	#9119	▲
1970s	45	#8426	▲
1950s	5	#6111	▼
1940s	7	#3807	▼
1930s	108	#2837	▼
1920s	306	#1515	▲
1910s	134	#2112	—

The Story of Aiko

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2023, Aiko is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Aiko are most likely born between 2013 and 2024.

How rare is Aiko?

Only about 1 in every 47,368 babies born in 2024 was named Aiko — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1912, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 2020s with 319 births that decade.

Aiko by the numbers

Would fill 36 school buses
Meeting one Aiko per day would take 4.7 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(82 years, 1912–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Aiko
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	76	#2378	-1 (-1.3%)
2023	77	#2351	+20 (35.1%)
2022	57	#2925	+4 (7.5%)
2021	53	#3068	-3 (-5.4%)
2020	56	#2889	+9 (19.1%)
2019	47	#3334	+16 (51.6%)
2018	31	#4460	+8 (34.8%)
2017	23	#5518	-2 (-8.0%)
2016	25	#5286	+1 (4.2%)
2015	24	#5468	-10 (-29.4%)
2014	34	#4270	+10 (41.7%)
2013	24	#5494	-4 (-14.3%)
2012	28	#4963	0
2011	28	#4916	-9 (-24.3%)
2010	37	#4024	-13 (-26.0%)
2009	50	#3303	+11 (28.2%)
2008	39	#4008	+11 (39.3%)
2007	28	#5100	-9 (-24.3%)
2006	37	#3995	+4 (12.1%)
2005	33	#4195	+6 (22.2%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Aiko as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Aiko has also been given to 87 boys in the U.S. since 2019.

#8972

Current rank

Total births

2022

Peak year

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aiko a boy's or girl's name?

Aiko is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 87 recorded births.

When was Aiko most popular?

Aiko reached its peak popularity in 2023 with 77 births that year. It is currently ranked #2378 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Aiko?

Aiko is currently ranked #2378 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 1,720 babies since 1912.

Can Aiko be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Aiko is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #2378. As a boy's name, it ranks #8972.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1912–2024