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Aidan

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Pronounced AY-dun /ˈeɪ.dən/High

Meaning: Aidan is an Irish name from Aodhan, a diminutive of Aodh ('fire'), so 'little fire; fiery.' It is overwhelmingly a boys' name, borne by the 7th-century Saint Aidan; used here for a girl, and we note the strong boy lean.Medium

In 30 seconds: An Irish classic: Aidan means 'little fire' (said 'AY-dun'). It's strongly a boys' name — we note the lean.
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningAidan is an Irish name from Aodhan, a diminutive of Aodh ('fire'), so 'little fire; fiery.' It is overwhelmingly a boys' name, borne by the 7th-century Saint Aidan; used here for a girl, and we note the strong boy lean.
U.S. rank (2025)#10953 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,727

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319732025

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

Aidan is an Irish name from Aodhan, a pet form of Aodh ('fire'), read as 'little fire; fiery,' and tied to Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne. It remains strongly a boys' name; as a girl's name it is rare, and we note the lean (said 'AY-dun').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S., against heavy boys' use. Rare for girls, spirited, and Irish.

Did you know? Aidan comes from the Irish Aodh, 'fire,' making it 'little fire' — a name carried by a beloved 7th-century saint. It is overwhelmingly a boys' name, used here for a girl, which we note (said 'AY-dun').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Aidan — Irish 'little fire'; strongly boy-leaning

Variations

AidenAdenAyden

Nicknames

AidDani

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aidan mean?

Aidan is Irish for 'little fire; fiery,' from Aodh ('fire').

How do you pronounce Aidan?

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

Is Aidan a boy or girl name?

Aidan is overwhelmingly a boys' name; used here for a girl, we note the strong lean.

How popular is Aidan?

Aidan is rare for girls in the U.S. and much more common for boys.

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