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Jayden

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Pronounced JAY-duhn /ˈd͡ʒeɪ.dən/Medium

Meaning: Of Zeus , godlikeMedium

In 30 seconds: Jayden is an English girl's name read as 'of Zeus' or 'godlike'.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningOf Zeus , godlike
U.S. rank (2024)#2040 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births95 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 22,001

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719892024

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

History & Origin

Jayden comes through English with the sense 'of Zeus, godlike'. It has spun off a wide cluster of spellings, including Jaden, Jadyn, Jaeden, Jaiden, and Jaidyn, all chasing the same sound on the page.

The name is closely tied to the spelling Jaden, worn by rapper, singer, and actor Jaden Smith of the 2010 Karate Kid. That family of respellings is part of what gives Jayden its flexible, modern identity across both girls and boys.

Did you know? Jayden is a spelling variant of Jaden, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'of Zeus , godlike' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Jayden — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

JadenJadynJaedenJaidenJaidyn

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Jaden Smith (1998–present)
    American rapper, singer and actor; son of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, known for The Karate Kid (2010).

If you like Jayden…

Jaden— The base spelling Jayden expands on, worn by Jaden Smith.
Jaiden— An 'i'-spelled variation of Jayden keeping the same sound.
Jaeden— A variation of Jayden using 'ae' in the first syllable.
Jaidyn— A variation of Jayden blending the 'i' and 'yn' spellings.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Jayden mean?

Jayden is usually explained as meaning 'of Zeus , godlike' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Jayden?

It's commonly said JAY-duhn /ˈd͡ʒeɪ.dən/.

Is Jayden a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Jayden is used as a girl name.

How popular is Jayden?

In 2024, Jayden ranked #2040 in the U.S. for girls, with 95 births recorded.