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Jaden

♀ Girl

Pronounced JAY-dən /ˈdʒeɪ.dən/High

Meaning: From Jaden/Jadon — a biblical Hebrew name ('thankful; he will judge') and a modern Jade-/-yn coinage; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Modern and biblical-toned: Jaden means 'thankful' (or echoes Jade). Mostly a boys' name; here for girls, it's fresh and soft.
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Origin MediumHebrew, American
MeaningFrom Jaden/Jadon — a biblical Hebrew name ('thankful; he will judge') and a modern Jade-/-yn coinage; here for girls; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6957 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 13,590

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319822025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jaden comes from Jaden/Jadon — a biblical Hebrew name (linked to 'thankful' or 'he will judge') that overlaps a modern coinage from Jade plus the -en/-yn ending (routes layered, which we note). Hugely popular around 2000; here for girls.

It registers thinly for girls. Rare for girls, thankful-or-Jade at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Jadon is a minor biblical name (linked to 'thankful' or 'he will judge') — and Jaden boomed as a modern Jade-+-yn coinage; used for both sexes, here for girls.
Overall data confidence 60%
Behind the Name — Jadon — routes layered

Variations

JaydenJaidenJadyn

Nicknames

Jade

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If you like Jaden…

Jayden— a fellow spelling
Jadyn— a companion spelling
Jaiden— another spelling
Jade— the Jade- element

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jaden mean?

Jaden is 'thankful' or 'he will judge' (Jadon), and a modern Jade- coinage; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Jaden?

It's said JAY-dən /ˈdʒeɪ.dən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jaden a boy or girl name?

Jaden is used for both sexes (mostly boys); this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Jaden?

Jaden is rare for girls in the U.S.

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