Aiko

At a Glance: Name: Aiko – Meaning: beloved child (a common reading of 愛子: 'love' + 'child') – Origin: Japanese – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: EYE-koh

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Aiko is a Japanese name for a child of any gender, pronounced EYE-koh. One common reading of its characters, 愛子, combines 'love' and 'child' to mean 'beloved child.' It's short, clean-sounding, and travels easily across languages, making it a fit for parents drawn to a name with an international feel and a modern edge.

Meaning & Origin of Aiko

Meaning: Beloved child (a common reading of 愛子: 'love' + 'child').

Origin: Japanese.

How to Pronounce Aiko

Phonetic: EYE-koh   IPA: /ˈaɪkoʊ/

Popularity of Aiko

Aiko has stayed rare in U.S. birth data going back to 1912: it peaked at #1155 in 1919 with 41 babies given the name, and in 2024 it ranked #2378 with 76 babies — more babies than a century ago, but still an uncommon choice.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1912–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Aiko mean?

Beloved child (a common reading of 愛子: ‘love’ + ‘child’).

How do you pronounce Aiko?

Aiko is pronounced EYE-koh (IPA: /ˈaɪkoʊ/).

Is Aiko a popular name right now?

Aiko peaked at #1155 in 1919 and is ranked #2378 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1912–2024.)

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