Ai vs Dayton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dayton

Boy #1,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright settlement, day town"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,190
Total SSA Count
173
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Day

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Popularity Comparison

Ai Rank #11,307
Dayton Rank #1,190

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 vs #11307 for Ai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ai ___

  • Ai Yuki
  • Ai Hana
  • Ai Mia
  • Ai Luna
  • Ai Lena
  • Ai Marie

Dayton ___

  • Dayton James
  • Dayton Lee
  • Dayton Cole
  • Dayton Reid
  • Dayton Alexander
  • Dayton Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ai

Hana Yuki Sora Ren Hiro

If you choose Dayton

Payton Clayton Hudson Colton Layton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ai or Dayton more popular?

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 compared to Ai at #11307 in the United States.

What do Ai and Dayton mean?

Ai means "indigo, blue" (Japanese origin). Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin).

Are Ai and Dayton boy or girl names?

Ai is primarily a girl name. Dayton is primarily a boy name.

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