Names Starting With A
BoyIrish#15 in 2025
Aiden
Aiden is a boys' name of Irish origin meaning “little fire.” It ranked #15 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
AY-den
meaning & origin
The name Aiden means “little fire.” It comes from the Irish language tradition.
An Anglicized form of the Irish name Aodhán, a diminutive of Aodh, the Celtic god of fire and sun. Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne was a 7th-century monk who brought Christianity from Ireland to northern England.
popularity over time
#92020
#112021
#122022
#132023
#152024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #15 |
| 2023 | #13 |
| 2022 | #12 |
| 2021 | #11 |
| 2020 | #9 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Aiden
- Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne
- Aiden Turner (actor)
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