Aikens is a Scots-Irish surname, used as a variant to the original Scottish name Aitken. People with this name include:

Asa Aikens (1788–1863) American attorney, politician, and judge Amanda L. Aikens (1833–1892), American editor and philanthropist Andrew J. Aikens (1828–1909), American newspaper publisher Carl Aikens Jr. (born 1962), American footballer Delaney Aikens (born 2000), Canadian rugby sevens player Diane Geppi-Aikens (1962–2003), lacrosse coach Johnnie S. Aikens (1914–1986), American politician Richard Aikens (born 1948), British judge Tom Aikens (1900–1985), Australian politician Tom Aikens (born 1970), English chef Vanoye Aikens (1922–2013), American dancer and actor Walt Aikens (born 1991), American football player Willie Aikens (born 1954), American baseball player

See also Aiken (surname)