Rising since 1985, #2,719 for girls today.
Popularity of Aiko since 1912
Babies named Aiko per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 134 | 0 |
| 1920s | 306 | 0 |
| 1930s | 108 | 0 |
| 1940s | 7 | 0 |
| 1950s | 5 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 45 | 0 |
| 1980s | 60 | 0 |
| 1990s | 124 | 0 |
| 2000s | 311 | 0 |
| 2010s | 301 | 9 |
| 2020s | 384 | 92 |
Meaning & origin
Aiko entered U.S. birth records in 1912, but its use remained rare for decades. Since 1985, the name has experienced a steady upward trajectory, reaching its peak rank of 2,719 in 2025. In that year, approximately 1 in every 25,512 newborn girls received the name, reflecting its gradual but persistent rise in popularity. The name's highest concentrations are in California and Florida, states with significant Japanese-American populations and broader cultural diversity. Aiko's appeal lies in its melodic sound and the gentle meaning of 'beloved child,' making it a meaningful choice for families with Japanese heritage or those drawn to Japanese culture.
Aiko is a Japanese name typically formed from the kanji 愛 (ai) meaning 'love, affection' and 子 (ko) meaning 'child'. It has been used in Japan for centuries, often given to express parental affection. The name has gained some international recognition in recent decades.
Where Aiko is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Aiko” around the world
Where Aiko lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ai
Sibling names for Aiko
Names that share Aiko's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Sakura, Yuki, Emi, Mika, Hana, Ima, Mariko, Yoshiko, Yuna, Akemi, Mayumi, Miyoko, Satori, Suki, Chika, Chisa, Harumi, Hiroko, Hisako, Kyoko, Masami, Michiko, Mieko, Namiko, Sumie, Yumiko, Asami, Eiko, Hiromi, Kameko, Kamiko, Kimika, Mei, Miku, Miyeko
Brothers: Hiroshi, Taro, Kaito, Ryo, Kenji, Jun, Kaizen, Kanye, Kenzo, Kiyoshi, Akio, Gohan, Hiro, Hiroki, Koji, Masao, Masaru, Minoru, Shigeru, Takashi, Takeshi, Isao, Kazuma, Masato, Masayuki, Meiko, Miko, Tadao, Tamotsu, Yasuo, Yoshi, Yoshito, Iwao, Mitsuru, Hanzo, Hiroto, Hisashi, Ichiro, Maiko, Masayoshi, Seichi, Sota, Tsutomu
