Aoi
Aoi first appears in US records in 1994. It peaked in 2014, when 14 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 9.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Aoi popular?
Declining Aoi is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2014 peak.
| 2020s | 9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 95 | |
| 2000s | 81 | |
| 1990s | 23 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Aoi mean?
Aoi can mean “hollyhock” or “blue/green,” depending on the kanji.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aoi mean?
Aoi means Hollyhock; blue. Aoi can mean “hollyhock” or “blue/green,” depending on the kanji.
What is the origin of the name Aoi?
Aoi is of Japanese origin.
How do you pronounce Aoi?
Aoi is pronounced “AH-oh-ee.”
Is Aoi a boy or a girl name?
Aoi is most commonly used as a unisex name.
Is Aoi a popular name right now?
Aoi is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2014 peak.
How popular is the name Aoi?
In 2025, Aoi ranked #10184 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Aoi most popular?
Aoi was most popular in 2014, when about 14 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Aoi?
Names similar to Aoi include Akira, Hikaru, Hinata, Kanata, Makoto.
What names go well with Aoi?
Japanese names that pair well with Aoi include Hana, Akira, Kenji, Emi, Ren.