Adain

♂ Boy

Pronounced AY-din /ˈeɪ.dɪn/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of the Irish name Aidan (Aodhan), a diminutive of Aodh, 'fire' — glossed 'little fire.' Aodh was an old Irish sun-fire figure. Noted respectfully as a heritage Irish name.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm, fiery name: Adain spells the Irish Aidan — 'little fire' (said 'AY-din').

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Origin LowIrish

MeaningA spelling of the Irish name Aidan (Aodhan), a diminutive of Aodh, 'fire' — glossed 'little fire.' Aodh was an old Irish sun-fire figure. Noted respectfully as a heritage Irish name.

U.S. rank (2024)#12332 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 341

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

Adain is a spelling of the Irish name Aidan (Aodhan), a diminutive of Aodh, 'fire' — glossed 'little fire.' Aodh was an old Irish sun-fire figure, and the name spread through early Irish saints. Noted respectfully (said 'AY-din').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely for boys, against far heavier use of Aidan. Rare, warm, and heritage-flavored.

Did you know? Adain is a spelling of the Irish Aidan, from Aodh, 'fire' — glossed 'little fire,' tied to an old Irish sun-fire figure (said 'AY-din').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Adain — Spelling of Irish Aidan 'little fire'

Variations

AidanAodhanAiden

Nicknames

AdaDin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adain mean?

Adain is a spelling of the Irish Aidan, from Aodh, 'fire,' glossed 'little fire.'

How do you pronounce Adain?

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

Is Adain a boy or girl name?

Adain is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Adain?

Adain is rare for boys in the U.S., behind the spelling Aidan.