Aden

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Pronounced AY-den /ˈeɪ.dən/High

Meaning: A spelling of Aiden — from Irish Aodhan, 'little fire' (from Aodh, a fire/sun god); also the place Aden in Yemen; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Little fire: Aden spells Aiden. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls).

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Origin LowIrish

MeaningA spelling of Aiden — from Irish Aodhan, 'little fire' (from Aodh, a fire/sun god); also the place Aden in Yemen; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#7944 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 653

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

Aden is a spelling of Aiden — from Irish Aodhan, 'little fire' (from Aodh, a fire/sun god); it is also the place Aden in Yemen (routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'AY-den').

In the U.S. it appears for both sexes. Rare in this form, little-fire at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Aiden comes from Irish Aodhan, 'little fire' (from Aodh, a fire/sun god) — Aden is a spelling, crisp and modern, used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AY-den').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Aiden — unisex; routes layered

Variations

AidenAidanAaden

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Aiden— the standard spelling

Aidan— a kin spelling

Jaden— a sound-neighbor -aden girls' name

Ayden— echoes that soft -en sound

Arlen— shares the -en ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aden mean?

Aden spells Aiden — Irish 'little fire'; also the place Aden; used for both sexes; here for a girl.

How do you pronounce Aden?

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

Is Aden a boy or girl name?

Aden is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Aden?

Aden is a rare girls' name in the U.S.