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Kaden

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Pronounced KAY-den /ˈkeɪ.dɛn/High

Meaning: A modern name, variously linked to the Arabic Qadin ('a companion') and a rhyming coinage (Aiden/Braden family); much more often a boys' name; here for a girl; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A companion; a fighter: Kaden is a modern name. Crisp, modern, and warm. More often a boys' name — here a girl.
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Origin LowAmerican, Arabic
MeaningA modern name, variously linked to the Arabic Qadin ('a companion') and a rhyming coinage (Aiden/Braden family); much more often a boys' name; here for a girl; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#13997 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,106

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200519932025

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

Kaden is a modern name, with no single fixed root — variously linked to the Arabic Qadin ('a companion') and a rhyming coinage in the Aiden/Braden family (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). Much more often a boys' name, it is recorded here for a girl — which we note (slug distinguished; said 'KAY-den').

In the U.S. Kaden is overwhelmingly a boys' name; this girls' use is unusual. Rare for a girl, and crisp.

Did you know? Kaden is a modern name, variously linked to the Arabic Qadin ('a companion') and the Aiden/Braden rhyming family — much more often a boys' name; here for a girl, which we note (said 'KAY-den').
Overall data confidence 22%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — chiefly male; routes uncertain

Variations

CadenKaidenKadence

Nicknames

Kay

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kaden mean?

Kaden is a modern name, variously 'a companion' (Arabic Qadin) and a rhyming coinage. It is much more often a boys' name; here it is recorded for a girl.

How do you pronounce Kaden?

It's said KAY-den /ˈkeɪ.dɛn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kaden a boy or girl name?

Kaden is overwhelmingly a boys' name; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Kaden?

Kaden is popular for boys and very rare for girls.

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