Aiko Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Aiko originates from Japan and means 'child of love'. It has evolved from historical forms in classical Japanese to its modern usage. The name is characterized by its affectionate meaning and has gained popularity in the 20th century. Aiko has no biblical relevance and is often seen positively in contemporary society. Notable individuals with this name include Princess Aiko of Japan and actress Aiko Tanaka.

The name Aiko is most popular in Hawaii, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Aiko has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Aiko' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9240th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1754th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3052nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 12526th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10092nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8003rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4733rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3560th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Aiko' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Aiko"

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Pronunciation

/ˈaɪkoʊ/

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Origin

Japanese

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Etymology

The name Aiko is derived from the Japanese characters '愛' (ai) meaning 'love' and '子' (ko) meaning 'child'. Thus, it can be interpreted as 'child of love'.

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Meaning

child of love

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Language Evolution

Aiko (現代日本語), 愛子 (historical forms in classical Japanese)

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Historical Usage

Aiko has been used as a given name in Japan for many years, gaining popularity particularly in the 20th century as a common name for girls.

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Variants & Derivatives

Aika, Ai, Aiko-chan

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Modern Popularity & Image

Aiko is viewed positively in modern culture, often associated with affection and warmth. It is a popular choice among parents in Japan and among those with Japanese heritage.

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Famous People

Aiko of Japan (Princess Aiko), Aiko Tanaka (Japanese actress)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Aiko"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Aiko"

"Aiko" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 9240th of 23106 87
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 1754th of 9107 394
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 3052nd of 9204 161
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 12526th of 12526 5
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 10092nd of 19264 45
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 8003rd of 27321 139
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 4733rd of 35406 449
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 3560th of 30306 527

Regional Popularity of "Aiko" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Aiko" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - 28.81%
329th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - 45.31%
701st/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - 85.91%
5427th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - 92.14%
6738th/7313
37.08%
2767th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- 81.84%
3672nd/4487
59.79%
4079th/6822
35.34%
2218th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Aiko"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Aiko" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.