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Kaiden

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Pronounced KAY-den /ˈkeɪ.dɛn/High

Meaning: A modern coined name, a spelling of Caden/Kayden (a modern name of uncertain origin, sometimes linked to an Irish surname or to 'fighter'); no single fixed root; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern coinage: Kaiden spells Caden/Kayden. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'KAY-den').
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningA modern coined name, a spelling of Caden/Kayden (a modern name of uncertain origin, sometimes linked to an Irish surname or to 'fighter'); no single fixed root; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2024)#6755 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,582

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919972024

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

Kaiden is a modern coined name, a spelling of Caden/Kayden — a modern name of uncertain origin, sometimes linked to an Irish surname or to 'fighter' (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). Mostly a boys' name; here for girls (slug distinguished). A crisp, modern name (said 'KAY-den'; nickname Kai).

In the U.S. it registers thinly for girls. Rare for girls, a-modern-coinage, and crisp.

Did you know? Kaiden is a modern coined name, a spelling of Caden/Kayden (of uncertain origin, sometimes linked to an Irish surname or to 'fighter') — a crisp, modern name, used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'KAY-den').
Overall data confidence 32%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — recent coinage

Variations

CadenKaydenKaden

Nicknames

Kai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kaiden mean?

Kaiden spells Caden/Kayden — a modern name of uncertain origin; we flag it.

How do you pronounce Kaiden?

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

Is Kaiden a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Kaiden?

Kaiden is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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