Origin, Meaning, And History Of Aiko
Aiko is a female name of Japanese origin, meaning ‘little loved one.’ It is a common Japanese name assigned to boys as well. Aiko is also a Japanese surname, which is romanized as Aikoh. In Scandinavia and Northern Germany, Aiko or Ayko is also a traditional boy’s name and is considered one of the old gentry names. In West Nile, Aiko originates from the root word Ayko, which means ‘happiness.’
的significance of the Japanese name is evident in Aiko, Princess Toshi, who is a member of the Japanese royal family. She is the only child of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan. Her name means ‘a person who respects others’ and is written with Kanji characters. Her title, Princess Toshi, also means ‘a person who respects others.’
Aiko is also a Chinese surname found in Hawaii and means ‘woods’ or ‘forest’ when translated. It is also a common last name in Kenya and is more often used in Kazakhstan.
的name Aiko has its variants Ekke or Eike, which translates to ‘blade’ and is a shortened version of the name Ayiko.
In popular culture, Aiko features in the name of Japanese fictional characters likeAiko Senoo在Japanese animated series Ojamajo Doremi. She is one of the main characters and the third Ojamajo and first appears as a student from Osaka, which is noticeable from her accent. She has been portrayed as smart and humorous with an intense passion for sports.Aiko Miyazaki, better known as Honey Lemon, is a superhero character appearing in the Marvel Comics of Big Hero 6. She is a young Japanese woman who is trained in several martial arts.Aiko Takadais another fictional character appearing in the animated series and movie Elfen Lied. She is Lucy’s friend and is the second human to foster Lucy with love and care.
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Famous People With The Name Aiko
- Jhené Aiko Efuru ChilomboAmerican singer and songwriter, known for her ethereal vocal style
- Aiko OnozawaJapanese former volleyball player, winner of silver medal in the 1968 Summer Olympics
- Aiko MiyawakiJapanese sculptor and painter, best known for her sculpture series titled Utsurohi
- Aiko NagayamaChinese actress, known for Belladonna of Sadness.
- Aiko NakamuraJapanese former professional tennis player, the second highest WTA-ranked Japanese singles tennis player.
Aiko On The Popularity Chart
的name saw a surge in popularity in 2002. The graphical representations below show how the name has been doing in terms of popularity over time.
Popularity Over Time
As shown in the graph below, Aiko steadily increased in popularity in the latter half of the 1990s. Although it has seen ups and downs, the name reached its peak in 2020 registering 56 babies per million.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
Aiko made it to the list of the Top 4000 names in 2002 and continued to be on the list till 2021.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Aiko
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Aiko?
的name Aiko means ‘little loved one.’
2. What is the origin of the name Aiko?
爱子日本起源。
3. What are some alternative spellings or notable variations of Aiko in different languages?
的Japanese name Aiko does not contain many known spelling variations. However, the masculine German name Aiko contains a few spelling variations. They are Eiko, Ayco, Aico, and Ayko.
4. What is an interesting trivia or fun fact about the name Aiko?
的name Aiko is associated with the Japanese singer and songwriter Aiko Yanai. She is more commonly known by her stage name Aiko and is popular for her songs Hanabi, Sakura no Toki, Ashita, Kira Kira, and Boyfriend.
