Aian vs Dagger

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aian

Boy #24,318 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,318
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ai, A

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Aian Rank #24,318
Dagger Rank #24,507

Aian is more popular, ranked #24318 vs #24507 for Dagger.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aian ___

  • Aian James
  • Aian Cole
  • Aian Patrick
  • Aian Flynn
  • Aian Rhys

Dagger ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aian

Oisin Finn Maeve Niamh

If you choose Dagger

No sibling data available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aian or Dagger more popular?

Aian is more popular, ranked #24318 compared to Dagger at #24507 in the United States.

What do Aian and Dagger mean?

Aian means "little fire" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Aian and Dagger boy or girl names?

Aian is primarily a boy name. Dagger is primarily a boy name.

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