Ayden

♀ Girl

Pronounced AY-den /ˈeɪ.dən/High

Meaning: A spelling of Aiden/Aidan — from Irish, 'little fire; fiery; born of fire'; mostly a boys' name; here used for girls; we flag the male leanLow

In 30 seconds: Little fire; fiery: Ayden spells Aiden. Mostly male — here for girls (said 'AY-den').

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Origin LowIrish

MeaningA spelling of Aiden/Aidan — from Irish, 'little fire; fiery; born of fire'; mostly a boys' name; here used for girls; we flag the male lean

U.S. rank (2025)#5584 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births22 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,450

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

Ayden is a spelling of Aiden/Aidan — from Irish, 'little fire; fiery; born of fire' (from Aodh, an old sun/fire god). It is mostly a boys' name; where it appears for a girl it is rare, and we flag the male lean honestly (slug distinguished; said 'AY-den').

In the U.S. Ayden leans strongly male. Rare for girls, little-fire at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Aiden means 'little fire; fiery; born of fire' in Irish (from Aodh, a sun/fire god) — Ayden is a spelling, mostly a boys' name; we flag the male lean where it appears for a girl (said 'AY-den').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Aiden — male lean; flagged

Variations

AidenAidanAden

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ayden mean?

Ayden spells Aiden — Irish 'little fire; fiery'. It is mostly a boys' name.

How do you pronounce Ayden?

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

Is Ayden a boy or girl name?

Ayden is mostly a boys' name; this page covers its use as a girl's name, which we flag.

How popular is Ayden?

Ayden is rare for girls in the U.S.