Chai vs Aiko

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chai

Boy #5,960 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"life, alive"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Hebrew Indian (via tea culture)

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,960
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Chai Rank #5,960
Aiko Rank #10,540

Chai is more popular, ranked #5960 vs #10540 for Aiko.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chai or Aiko more popular?

Chai is more popular, ranked #5960 compared to Aiko at #10540 in the United States.

What do Chai and Aiko mean?

Chai means "life, alive" (Hebrew origin). Aiko means "child of love" (Japanese origin).

Are Chai and Aiko boy or girl names?

Chai is primarily a boy name. Aiko is primarily a boy name.

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