Aiko vs Zai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aiko

Boy #10,540 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"child of love"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#10,540
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Zai

Boy #3,946 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to be, to exist, present"

Origin: Chinese (在)

Cultural Roots

Chinese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,946
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Aiko Rank #10,540
Zai Rank #3,946

Zai is more popular, ranked #3946 vs #10540 for Aiko.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aiko or Zai more popular?

Zai is more popular, ranked #3946 compared to Aiko at #10540 in the United States.

What do Aiko and Zai mean?

Aiko means "child of love" (Japanese origin). Zai means "to be, to exist, present" (Chinese (在) origin).

Are Aiko and Zai boy or girl names?

Aiko is primarily a boy name. Zai is primarily a boy name.

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