Aoi

At a Glance

Meaning

Hollyhock; or, written with a different character, "blue" or the green of new leaves

Origin

Japanese

Gender

Used for both boys and girls

Pronunciation

ah-OH-eeListen

Aoi is a Japanese name, pronounced ah-OH-ee. You'll often see it translated simply as "blue," but that's only one reading: depending on which character is used, Aoi can instead mean "hollyhock," a different meaning altogether, or the green of new leaves. It's worth checking which character a family has in mind.

Meaning & Origin of Aoi

Meaning: Hollyhock; or, written with a different character, "blue" or the green of new leaves.

Origin: Japanese.

A common claim: Aoi is often translated simply as "blue." Actually: That's only one reading — depending on which character is used, Aoi can instead mean "hollyhock," a completely different meaning.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Aoi

Popularity of Aoi

Aoi is rare in the U.S. today: it ranked #8978 in 2023, with 8 babies given the name. Its high point came in 2016, when it ranked #7629 with 10 babies.

Names Like Aoi

These names have followed a similar path to Aoi in U.S. popularity over the years.

• Ariza
• Arilynn
• Albaraa
• Aleczander
• Anvitha
• Ahmere

FAQ

What does the name Aoi mean?

Hollyhock; or, written with a different character, “blue” or the green of new leaves. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Aoi?

Aoi is pronounced ah-OH-ee (IPA: /ɑːˈoʊ.i/).

Is Aoi a popular name right now?

Aoi peaked at #7629 in 2016 and is ranked #8978 as of 2023. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1994–2023.)

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