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Aidan

Pronunciation: [ AYD-ahn ]

Girl Name #22,421 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Aidan is a girl name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced AYD-ahn.

Parents who love the name Aidan often also consider Aimee, Aileen, Aida .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#22,421
Total SSA Count
7

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Aid Aiy Aidie

Also a Boy Name

Aidan is also used as a boy name, ranked #312.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Aidan

Is Aidan a boy or girl name?
Aidan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #22421. As a boy name, it is ranked #312. Aidan is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Aidan?
Aidan is pronounced AYD-ahn.
How popular is the name Aidan?
Aidan is currently ranked #22421 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Aidan?
Common nicknames for Aidan include Aid, Aiy, and Aidie.
Is Aidan a common or rare name?
Aidan is an uncommon name, ranked #22421 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Aidan

Aidan is a girl name .

Is Aidan a boy or girl name? Aidan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #22,421 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #312. Aidan is more commonly used as a boy name.

Aidan is currently ranked #22,421 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Aidan include Aid, Aiy, and Aidie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Aidan include Aida . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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