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Aiko

Girl · Japanese · Short name

Meaning
Love child, child of affection

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
eye-KOH
Origin
Japanese

From Japanese 'ai' (love, affection) and 'ko' (child); kanji varies.

Popularity
Common in Japan (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

ClassicInternationalSoft and gentle

Languages in use: Japanese

Commonly used in: Japan, United States, East Asia

Alternate spellings

  • AikoJapanese (romanization)

    Same romanization; kanji varies.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Empress Michiko

    1934–present

    Empress consort of Japan, born Michiko Shōda; a related name.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Japanese Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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