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Adian

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How to Pronounce Adian

Pronounced AY-dee-ən /ˈeɪ.di.ən/High

Meaning: A spelling of Aidan/Aiden — from the Irish Aodhán, 'little fire; fiery' (Aodh, 'fire', plus a diminutive)Medium

In 30 seconds: Little fire: Adian spells Aidan — 'little fire; fiery'. Crisp, bright, and warm.
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningA spelling of Aidan/Aiden — from the Irish Aodhán, 'little fire; fiery' (Aodh, 'fire', plus a diminutive)
U.S. rank (2024)#5649 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,194

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619852024

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

Adian is a spelling of Aidan/Aiden — from the Irish Aodhán, 'little fire; fiery' (from Aodh, 'fire', the name of a Celtic sun god, plus the diminutive -án). Borne by the gentle St Aidan of Lindisfarne. A crisp, bright, modern name; this spelling personalizes it (said 'AY-dee-ən'; we note it transposes Aidan).

It registers thinly beside Aidan. Rare, little-fire at the root, and bright.

Did you know? Aidan means 'little fire; fiery' (Irish Aodhán, from Aodh, 'fire', plus a fond diminutive) — borne by St Aidan of Lindisfarne — Adian is a spelling, crisp and bright (said 'AY-dee-ən').
Overall data confidence 65%
Behind the Name — Aidan — root etymology

Variations

AidanAidenAydan

Nicknames

Aid

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If you like Adian…

Aidan— the standard spelling
Aiden— a fellow spelling
Aydan— a companion spelling
Aedan— the Gaelic spelling

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adian mean?

Adian spells Aidan — Irish 'little fire; fiery'.

How do you pronounce Adian?

It's said AY-dee-ən /ˈeɪ.di.ən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Adian a boy or girl name?

Adian is a boy's name.

How popular is Adian?

Adian is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Aidan is more common.

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