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At a Glance: Name: Aiden – Meaning: little fire – Origin: Irish (variant of Aidan) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: AY-den
Aiden is an Irish name, a variant of Aidan, and it means "little fire." It's pronounced AY-den (IPA /ˈeɪdən/), and it falls into the classic camp for boys. If you're drawn to a name with Irish roots and a straightforward, familiar sound, it's worth a closer look.
Meaning & Origin of Aiden
Meaning: Little fire.
Origin: Irish (variant of Aidan).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Aiden
Phonetic: AY-den IPA: /ˈeɪdən/
Popularity of Aiden
Aiden hit its high point in 2010, ranking #9 with 15,546 baby boys given the name that year. By 2024 it had settled to #47 with 6,243 boys named Aiden — still a well-used name, just past its peak.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1970–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Aiden mean?
Little fire. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Aiden)
How do you pronounce Aiden?
Aiden is pronounced AY-den (IPA: /ˈeɪdən/).
Is Aiden a popular name right now?
Aiden peaked at #9 in 2010 and is ranked #47 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1970–2024.)
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