UK name, mostly girls
Aidy
A diminutive form of the Irish name Aidan, meaning "little fire".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Aidy is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Aidy popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 8 births.
This profile covers 46 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 2009 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 46 living people in the UK are called Aidy. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Aidy ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2020, when 8 girls were registered as Aidy.
- • About 46 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aidy as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 83.6% of Aidy registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5891
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2020
8 births
Estimated living
46
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Aidy
In England and Wales birth records, Aidy has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 16.4% of registrations are for boys and 83.6% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Aidy registered for boys
- Ranked #4,632 in 2014
- 3 boys registered in 2014
- Peak: 2007 (3 births)
Aidy registered for girls
- Ranked #5,891 in 2024
- 3 girls registered in 2024
- Peak: 2020 (8 births)
Meaning
What does Aidy mean?
The name Aidy is a diminutive form of the Arabic name Aida, which means "visitor" or "returning." It has its origins in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, though its usage has spread to various parts of the world over time.
The earliest recorded use of the name Aidy can be traced back to the 19th century, particularly in regions with significant Muslim populations or those influenced by Arabic culture. While the name itself does not appear in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its root form, Aida, has a rich history and cultural significance.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Aidy was Aidy Gaye, a Senegalese writer and activist born in 1910. She played a crucial role in advocating for women's rights and promoting education in her country. Another prominent figure was Aidy Bryant, an American actress and comedian born in 1987, known for her work on the sketch comedy show "Saturday Night Live."
In the realm of sports, Aidy Boussaid, a Moroccan long-distance runner born in 1943, achieved notable success, winning multiple international competitions in the 1960s and 1970s. The name Aidy has also been associated with artistic expression, with Aidy Diallo, a Guinean musician and composer born in 1945, gaining recognition for his contributions to West African music.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aidy can be found in the life of Aidy Dieng, a Senegalese educator and activist born in 1876. She dedicated her efforts to improving educational opportunities for girls and women in her community, leaving a lasting impact on the country's educational landscape.
While the name Aidy may not have a long and storied history like some other names, its Arabic roots and the achievements of those who have borne it have contributed to its cultural significance and enduring legacy across various regions and communities.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aidy over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Aidy in England and Wales, from 2007 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Aidy, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aidy by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aidy was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4527 | 24 | 5 |
| 2010s | #4369 | 19 | 4 |
| 2000s | #5556 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Aidy
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Aidy: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aidy in the UK right now?
In 2024, Aidy was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Aidy most popular?
The peak year on record was 2020, with 8 babies registered as Aidy in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aidy?
A diminutive form of the Irish name Aidan, meaning "little fire".
How many people are called Aidy in the UK?
A total of 46 babies have been registered as Aidy across the 10 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.