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Aayden

♂ Boy

Pronounced AY-den /ˈeɪ.dɛn/High

Meaning: A spelling of Aiden/Aidan — from the Gaelic Aodhan, 'a little fire; fiery' (a diminutive of Aodh, 'fire')Low

In 30 seconds: A little fire; fiery: Aayden spells Aiden. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'AY-den').

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Origin LowIrish, Gaelic

MeaningA spelling of Aiden/Aidan — from the Gaelic Aodhan, 'a little fire; fiery' (a diminutive of Aodh, 'fire')

U.S. rank (2025)#6144 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,715

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aayden is a spelling of Aiden/Aidan — from the Gaelic Aodhan, 'a little fire; fiery' (a diminutive of Aodh, 'fire'). A crisp, modern name (said 'AY-den').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of the hugely popular Aiden. Rare in this form, a-little-fire at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Aiden comes from the Gaelic Aodhan, 'a little fire; fiery' — Aayden is a spelling, crisp and modern (said 'AY-den').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Aiden — Gaelic Aodhan

Variations

AidenAidanAyden

Nicknames

Aay

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aayden mean?

Aayden spells Aiden — Gaelic 'a little fire; fiery' (from Aodhan).

How do you pronounce Aayden?

It's said AY-den /ˈeɪ.dɛn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aayden a boy or girl name?

Aayden is a boy's name.

How popular is Aayden?

Aayden is a very rare spelling in the U.S.