Aiken

What does the baby name Aiken mean? Learn about what Aiken means, its history & origin, popularity in our random name database, pronunciation, similar names, nicknames & spelling variations.

Aiken - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Spelling of Aiken: A-I-K-E-N, is a 5-letter male given name.
Pronunciation of Aiken: IE-kən; AY kin
Meaning of Aiken: Oaken, little adam, made from oak trees, man, earth, to be red.
Origin of Aiken: The name 'Aiken' has its origins in the Scottish and English languages. It is derived from the surname 'Aiken', which is a variant of 'Atkin', itself a diminutive form of the name 'Adam'.; American Names; Anglo Saxon Names; Celtic Names; English Names; Hebrew Names; Scottish Names; Surname Names
Similar Names, Nicknames, & Spelling Variations of Aiken: Aicken; Aikin; Aykin
Popularity of Aiken: The popularity of the name 'Aiken' has varied over time. In the United States, it has not been among the most popular names for boys. According to data from the Social Security Administration, 'Aiken' did not rank among the top 1,000 names given to boys in any year between 1900 and 2020.; Aiken currently has 1 like, and is in the top 14% of liked boy's names. The name Adom is slightly more popular than Aiken.

Etymology of Aiken

The name 'Aiken' is derived from the Middle English personal name 'Atkin', which is a diminutive form of 'Adam'. 'Adam' itself comes from the Hebrew name 'Adám', meaning 'man' or 'earth'. Therefore, the name 'Aiken' can be interpreted as 'son of Adam' or 'son of man'.

Cultural Significance of Aiken

The name 'Aiken' does not hold significant cultural or historical significance. It is a relatively common surname in Scotland and England, but it does not carry any specific cultural connotations or symbolism.