Aedan vs Ciarah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aedan

Boy #2,590 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,590
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ade, A

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Ciarah

Girl #15,811 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark one, black-haired"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish Celtic English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#15,811
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cee, Ciar, Rah

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Popularity Comparison

Aedan Rank #2,590
Ciarah Rank #15,811

Aedan is more popular, ranked #2590 vs #15811 for Ciarah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aedan ___

  • Aedan James
  • Aedan Patrick
  • Aedan Finn
  • Aedan Connor
  • Aedan Sean
  • Aedan Ronan

Ciarah ___

  • Ciarah Rose
  • Ciarah Fionnuala
  • Ciarah Grace
  • Ciarah Mae
  • Ciarah Eileen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aedan

Cormac Cillian Riordan Niamh Saoirse

If you choose Ciarah

Aoife Siobhan Cormac Fionn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aedan or Ciarah more popular?

Aedan is more popular, ranked #2590 compared to Ciarah at #15811 in the United States.

What do Aedan and Ciarah mean?

Aedan means "little fire" (Old Irish origin). Ciarah means "dark one, black-haired" (Old Irish origin).

Are Aedan and Ciarah boy or girl names?

Aedan is primarily a boy name. Ciarah is primarily a girl name.

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