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Kayden

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Pronounced KAY-duhn /ˈkeɪ.dən/Medium

Meaning: Of Zeus , godlikeMedium

In 30 seconds: Kayden is an English name carrying the sense 'of Zeus, godlike.' On a girl it reads as a soft, modern unisex pick.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningOf Zeus , godlike
U.S. rank (2024)#2750 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births62 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 8,052

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819922024

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

History & Origin

The meaning attached to Kayden points toward Zeus and the idea of being godlike, and the name belongs to the broader English-language pool of Kay- and Cay- spellings. It is a flexible name that has been adopted for girls as much as boys, with the exact letters chosen largely for look and sound.

Much of Kayden's appeal lies in how many ways it can be spelled, and the record bears that out with a cluster of near-identical forms. Caden, Cayden, and Kaden all hit the same two beats, so families often pick the version that looks right to them.

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

Variations

CadenCaidenCaydenKadenKaeden

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Cayden— A direct spelling variant of Kayden listed for this name, same sound with a C and a y.
Kaden— A trimmed spelling variant of Kayden from the same set, dropping the y.
Caiden— A listed variant of Kayden that keeps the i and swaps the opening letter.
Caden— The plainest spelling among Kayden's variants, sharing its exact rhythm.
Kaeden— A variant of Kayden that stretches the vowel with an extra e.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Kayden mean?

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

How do you pronounce Kayden?

It's commonly said KAY-duhn /ˈkeɪ.dən/.

Is Kayden a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Kayden?

In 2024, Kayden ranked #2750 in the U.S. for girls, with 62 births recorded.