Jay vs Aiko

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

Cultural Roots

American English South Asian Universal

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#397
Total SSA Count
819
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

Jay Rank #397
Aiko Rank #10,540

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #10540 for Aiko.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jay or Aiko more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Aiko at #10540 in the United States.

What do Jay and Aiko mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Aiko means "child of love" (Japanese origin).

Are Jay and Aiko boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Aiko is primarily a boy name.

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