About the name Aiden
Few names have shaped a decade of American naming the way this one did, spawning Jayden, Brayden, Kayden and a hundred rhyming cousins. The Aiden spelling overtook the older Irish Aidan in the States, and the whole family is now easing back down from its enormous peak.
Aiden is a boy name of Irish (Gaelic) origin, pronounced AY-den. On the NameRarity scale it scores 12 out of 100, which places it in the very popular band — a chart-topping name. Common on class registers and in headlines alike. Its strongest period was the 2010s.
Name facts at a glance
How popular is Aiden?
Aiden sits at approximately #34 in recent US rankings. Roughly 3,310 people per million carry it — about 1 in 302. In a school of 1,000 pupils you would expect around 3.
Famous people named Aiden
We have not catalogued a widely known public figure named Aiden yet. That is part of what makes it a distinctive choice — the name is not already attached to someone else in most people's minds.
Spellings and variants of Aiden
Names similar to Aiden
Kieran
KEER-un
Little dark-haired one
Ronan
ROH-nun
Little seal
Ryan
RY-un
Little king
Seamus
SHAY-mus
Supplanter, one who follows
Achyut
uh-CHOO-t
The infallible one, an epithet of Vishnu meaning never fallen
Alpesh
ul-PAYSH
Lord of the small, master of little things
Atharv
uh-THARV
The first fire priest; from the Atharva Veda
Killian
KIL-ee-un
Little church, strife
Aiden — frequently asked questions
What does the name Aiden mean?
Aiden means "Little fire". It is a name of Irish (Gaelic) origin, most often given to a boy.
How do you pronounce Aiden?
Aiden is pronounced AY-den, with 2 syllables.
How rare is the name Aiden?
Aiden scores 12 out of 100 on the NameRarity scale, which makes it very popular. Roughly 1 in every 302 people carry it — about 3,310 per million.
What is the numerology number for Aiden?
Aiden carries the expression number 6, known as The Nurturer. Its soul urge number is 6 and its personality number is 9.
What is the lucky number and lucky colour for Aiden?
The lucky number for Aiden is 6 (with 15, 24, 33 also favourable), and its lucky colour is Rose Blush. The traditional lucky day is Friday and the associated gemstone is Rose Quartz.
Is Aiden a popular name?
Aiden currently sits around rank #34 in the United States, and its strongest period was the 2010s.