Aero

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Pronounced AIR-oh /ˈɛər.oʊ/High

Meaning: A modern word name from the prefix aero-, from Greek aer, 'air' — the element in aeroplane, aerodynamic and aerial. It is used for both girls and boys, which we note; as a given name it is recent, with no traditional history.Low

In 30 seconds: A word name with lift: Aero comes from Greek aer, 'air' (said 'AIR-oh'). It is used for both girls and boys, which we note.

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Origin LowGreek, English

MeaningA modern word name from the prefix aero-, from Greek aer, 'air' — the element in aeroplane, aerodynamic and aerial. It is used for both girls and boys, which we note; as a given name it is recent, with no traditional history.

U.S. rank (2024)#13467 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 118

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

Aero is a modern word name from Greek aer, 'air,' the root of aerial, aerodynamic and aeroplane. It has no traditional history as a given name; it belongs to the recent taste for short, bold word names. It is used for both girls and boys, which we note (said 'AIR-oh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, unisex, and airy.

Did you know? Aero is a word rather than an inherited name — the Greek aer, 'air,' behind aerial and aeroplane. It is used for boys and girls alike, and we note that (said 'AIR-oh').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Aero — Word name from Greek aer 'air'; unisex use

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aero mean?

Aero is a word name from Greek aer, 'air' — the root behind aerial and aeroplane.

How do you pronounce Aero?

It's said AIR-oh /ˈɛər.oʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aero a boy or girl name?

Aero is used for both girls and boys — a unisex word name, which we note.

How popular is Aero?

Aero is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.