Zen vs Aiko

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zen

Boy #959 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"meditation, absorption"

Origin: Sanskrit via Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Chinese American Buddhist

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#959
Total SSA Count
236
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

Zen Rank #959
Aiko Rank #10,540

Zen is more popular, ranked #959 vs #10540 for Aiko.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zen or Aiko more popular?

Zen is more popular, ranked #959 compared to Aiko at #10540 in the United States.

What do Zen and Aiko mean?

Zen means "meditation, absorption" (Sanskrit via Japanese origin). Aiko means "child of love" (Japanese origin).

Are Zen and Aiko boy or girl names?

Zen is primarily a boy name. Aiko is primarily a boy name.

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