Aayden

Aayden is a contemporary masculine name that represents a variation of the popular name Aiden. While Aiden has Irish origins meaning 'little fire' or 'fiery one,' Aayden emerged as part of the modern trend of alternative spellings for traditional names. The doubled 'A' gives it a distinctive look while maintaining the same pronunciation. This name gained traction in the early 2000s alongside similar names like Jayden, Brayden, and Kayden. Parents often choose this spelling to make a common name more unique. Though less frequently used than Aiden/Aidan, Aayden carries the same energetic, vibrant connotations associated with its Irish root meaning. The name continues to appear occasionally in birth records, particularly in North America.

Aayden is also given to girls.

Pronounced AY-den.

As of October 2026, Aayden ranked #16773 for girls in US births in 2011 and #6144 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1048 for boys in 2014.