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Aiko

♀ Girl

Pronounced AY-koh /ˈeɪ.koʊ/High

Meaning: love + child; little loved oneHigh

In 30 seconds: Aiko is a beautiful Japanese name meaning child of love. A sweet two-syllable classic widely used in Japan, made famous by Princess Aiko of the Imperial Family.
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Origin HighJapanese
Meaninglove + child; little loved one
U.S. rank (2025)#2720 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births63 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,783

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319122025

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

Aiko combines Japanese ai (love) with ko (child), meaning child of love. The -ko suffix is one of the most classic feminine suffixes in Japanese naming.

Aiko is a classic Japanese feminine name consistently popular in Japan.

Did you know? Princess Aiko (born 2001), daughter of Emperor Naruhito of Japan, is the most prominent modern bearer, keeping the name in international news throughout her life.
Overall data confidence 92%
Kenkyusha Japanese-English Dictionary — reference for AikoBehind the Name: Aiko — name etymology reference

Variations

Aiko

Nicknames

Ai

Famous Bearers

  • ★Aiko, Princess Toshi (2001–present)
    Only child of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan, born December 1, 2001.

If you like Aiko…

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Asa— shares Aiko's Japanese roots
Emiko— shares the -ko ending

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Frequently Asked

What does Aiko mean?

Aiko means child of love or little loved one in Japanese, from ai (love) and ko (child).

How do you pronounce Aiko?

Aiko is pronounced AY-koh (/ˈeɪ.koʊ/), with two syllables.

Is Aiko a girl's name?

Yes, Aiko is a classic Japanese feminine name.

How popular is the name Aiko?

Aiko is widely used in Japan and internationally recognized through Princess Aiko.

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