Boy Name · Irish Origin
Aiden
Aiden is a boy baby name of Irish origin, meaning "Little fire". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Aiden often also consider Ayden.
Aiden meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Little fire
Origin: Irish naming roots help connect Aiden to related Irish baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Aiden as A·I·D·E·N, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Aiden is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Aiden variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Aidena, Aidene, Aideny, Aide.
- Nicknames: Aid and A.
- Middle names: Pair Aiden with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Aiden middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Ayden, Aidan, Aden, Aitana, Adina — full picks on the sibling names for Aiden guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Aiden? Browse our names like Aiden guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Aiden
What does the name Aiden mean?
Aiden means "Little fire" and is of Irish origin.
What is the origin of Aiden?
Aiden originates in Irish naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Aiden?
Aiden has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Aiden a boy's or girl's name?
Aiden is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Aiden in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Aiden sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Aiden?
Names that share Aiden's sound and style include Ayden, Aidan, Aden, Aitana, Adina.
What middle names pair well with Aiden?
Good middle-name fits for Aiden pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Aiden is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Aiden is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Aiden?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Aiden share its rhythm without rhyming — Ayden, Aidan, Aden all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.