Aiko vs Cedar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aiko

Girl #2,398 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"little one who is loved"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,398
Total SSA Count
76
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ai, Ko

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Cedar

Boy #1,203 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cedar tree, resinous wood"

Origin: Greek/Semitic

Cultural Roots

American English Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,203
Total SSA Count
170
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ced, Cey, Ceie

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Popularity Comparison

Aiko Rank #2,398
Cedar Rank #1,203

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 vs #2398 for Aiko.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aiko ___

  • Aiko Marie
  • Aiko Grace
  • Aiko Rose
  • Aiko Elise
  • Aiko June
  • Aiko Pearl

Cedar ___

  • Cedar James
  • Cedar Lake
  • Cedar Stone
  • Cedar River
  • Cedar Finn
  • Cedar Wolf

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aiko

Keiko Hana Yuki Akira Naomi

If you choose Cedar

Juniper Birch Willow Sage Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aiko or Cedar more popular?

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 compared to Aiko at #2398 in the United States.

What do Aiko and Cedar mean?

Aiko means "little one who is loved" (Japanese origin). Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin).

Are Aiko and Cedar boy or girl names?

Aiko is primarily a girl name. Cedar is primarily a boy name.

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