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Aideen

♂ Boy

Pronounced ay-DEEN /eɪˈdin/Medium

Meaning: From the Irish, variously a feminine of Aodhan/Aiden, 'a little fire' (from aodh, 'fire'), and linked to Etain ('jealousy; a shining beauty'); used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Little fire: Aideen is Irish. Lyrical, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys).
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Origin LowIrish
MeaningFrom the Irish, variously a feminine of Aodhan/Aiden, 'a little fire' (from aodh, 'fire'), and linked to Etain ('jealousy; a shining beauty'); used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#8306 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 60

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201120092024

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

Aideen comes from the Irish, variously a feminine of Aodhan/Aiden, 'a little fire' (from aodh, 'fire'), and linked to Etain ('jealousy; a shining beauty'; routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (slug distinguished; said 'ay-DEEN').

In the U.S. and Ireland it appears for both sexes (more often a girl's name). Rare for boys, a-little-fire at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Aideen is Irish, variously 'a little fire' (from aodh, 'fire') and linked to Etain — used for both sexes (here for a boy; the routes are layered; said 'ay-DEEN').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Aideen — unisex; routes layered

Variations

AidenAodhanEtain

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aideen mean?

Aideen is Irish, variously 'a little fire' (from aodh, 'fire') and linked to Etain; used for both sexes; here for a boy. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Aideen?

It's said ay-DEEN /eɪˈdin/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Aideen a boy or girl name?

Aideen is used for both sexes (more often a girl's name); this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Aideen?

Aideen is a very rare name in the U.S.

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