The nameAiko
Aiko is a Japanese name of affection, carried by a princess of Japan.
- Girl's name
- Japanese
Meaning
Aiko is often written with characters meaning "love" and "child".
Origin
Japanese.
History
In the United States Aiko reached 1155th place in 1919, among Japanese American families. Princess Aiko, daughter of Emperor Naruhito, was born in 2001.
Popularity of the name Aiko
Aiko in the United States
Aiko was most popular in the United States in the 2020s, with 397 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Aiko. Its rise began around 1915, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Aiko in the United States were born before 2004. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 79 births a year on average, against 32 in the five years before.
Aiko in Belgium
Aiko was most popular in Belgium in the 2000s, with 291 births over the decade, 57% of all recorded babies named Aiko. Its rise began around 1998, and it peaked in 2007. Half of all babies named Aiko in Belgium were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers.
Sibling names for Aiko
Names from the same generation as Aiko, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aiko mean?
Aiko is often written with characters meaning "love" and "child".
What is the origin of the name Aiko?
Japanese.
Is Aiko a girl's or a boy's name?
Aiko is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Aiko?
In 2024, Aiko was the 2399th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 76 births.
What are good sibling names for Aiko?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Kaori, Yumi, Orla and Leonora for a sister, Kenji, Akio, Yannis and Davy for a brother.