"child of love"
Origin: Japanese
Language: Japanese
Aiko
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The Story of Aiko
Aiko is a Japanese name composed of two kanji: ai (愛), meaning love or affection, and ko (子), meaning child. Together they form a name that translates beautifully as beloved child or child of love. While traditionally more common for girls in Japan, the name has crossed gender lines in various communities and carries a warmth that transcends its linguistic origins.
Aiko has maintained steady presence in Japanese naming traditions for centuries, with Princess Aiko of Japan born in 2001 bringing renewed international attention to this classic name.
In Japanese culture, the ko suffix has long been traditional for female names, though contemporary naming trends have made such names more flexible across genders.
Historical Record
Aiko first appeared in US Social Security records in 2019.
Over 87 babies have been named Aiko in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Aiko is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #10,540 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Princess Toshi of Japan, daughter of Emperor Naruhito, bears the name Aiko
- The ai kanji (愛) for love appears in countless Japanese names and words
Aiko in Other Languages
Korean
아이코
Chinese
爱子
English
Aiko
Japanese
愛子
Popularity Over Time
#10,540
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Famous People Named Aiko
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Princess Aiko of Japan
Royalty
2001
Daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan
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Aiko Suzuki
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2000
Japanese competitive figure skater
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Aiko (singer)
Musician
1978
Japanese singer-songwriter known for soulful R&B music
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #10,540
- Total SSA Count
- 8
- Cultural Origins
- Japanese
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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Ai
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Frequently Asked Questions About Aiko
What does the name Aiko mean?
"child of love" (from Japanese). Aiko is a Japanese name composed of two kanji: ai (愛), meaning love or affection, and ko (子), meaning child. Together they form a name that translates beautifully as beloved child or child of love. While traditionally more common for girls in Japan, the name has crossed gender lines in various communities and carries a warmth that transcends its linguistic origins.
What is the origin of the name Aiko?
Aiko has Japanese origins. In Japanese, it means "child of love".
Is Aiko a boy or girl name?
Aiko is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #10540. As a girl name, it is ranked #2398. Aiko is more commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Aiko?
Aiko is currently ranked #10540 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are good middle names for Aiko?
Popular middle name pairings include Aiko James, Aiko Lee, Aiko David, Aiko Michael, and Aiko Ren.
What are good sibling names for Aiko?
Names that pair well with Aiko as siblings include Kenji, Hana, Yuki, Sota, and Mika.
How many syllables does Aiko have?
Aiko has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Aiko a common or rare name?
Aiko is an uncommon name, ranked #10540 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Aiko
Aiko is a boy name with Japanese origins . The name means "child of love" in Japanese .
Is Aiko a boy or girl name? Aiko is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #10,540 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,398. Aiko is more commonly used as a girl name.
Aiko is currently ranked #10,540 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Aiko has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Aiko include Ai. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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