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Aiko

/ AH-ee-koh /
Girl japanese 3 syllables
Meaning
Aiko means Child of love (japanese).
Gender
Girl
Origin
japanese
Pronunciation
AH-ee-koh
Popularity
#6462 · U.S. boys · #2720 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Aiko in the US, 1880–2025
192019401960198020002020

Aiko first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2023, when 77 girls were given the name.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Aiko popular?

Rising Aiko has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.

US babies given the name Aiko, by decade
2020s 384
2010s 301
2000s 311
1990s 124
1980s 60
1970s 45
1950s 5
1940s 7
1930s 108
1920s 306
1910s 134

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Aiko mean?

A Japanese name most commonly written 愛子, from ai 'love, affection' and ko 'child' — 'child of love, beloved child'. Meaning depends on the kanji chosen, but the 愛 (love) spelling is the standard one.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Aiko mean?

Aiko means Child of love. A Japanese name most commonly written 愛子, from ai 'love, affection' and ko 'child' — 'child of love, beloved child'. Meaning depends on the kanji chosen, but the 愛 (love) spelling is the standard one.

What is the origin of the name Aiko?

Aiko is of japanese origin.

How do you pronounce Aiko?

Aiko is pronounced “AH-ee-koh.”

Is Aiko a boy or a girl name?

Aiko is most commonly used as a girl name.

Is Aiko a popular name right now?

Aiko has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.

How popular is the name Aiko?

In 2025, Aiko ranked #6462 · U.S. boys and #2720 · U.S. girls in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Aiko most popular?

Aiko was most popular in 2023, when about 77 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Aiko?

Names similar to Aiko include Sakura, Yumi, Akari, Yuki, Rin.

What names go well with Aiko?

japanese names that pair well with Aiko include Akira, Kenji, Emi, Ren, Nami.