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Khayden

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Pronounced KAY-den /ˈkeɪ.dən/High

Meaning: A spelling of Kayden/Caden — a modern name variously linked to the Welsh Cadan ('battle') and a coinage; no single fixed root; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a Kayden echo: Khayden. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningA spelling of Kayden/Caden — a modern name variously linked to the Welsh Cadan ('battle') and a coinage; no single fixed root; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#7492 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 541

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Khayden is a spelling of Kayden/Caden — a modern name with no single fixed root, variously linked to the Welsh Cadan ('battle') and a coinage (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, modern name (said 'KAY-den').

In the U.S. it appears as a stylized spelling. Rare in this form, a-recent-name, and modern.

Did you know? Khayden is a spelling of Kayden/Caden — a modern name variously linked to the Welsh Cadan ('battle') and a coinage — crisp and modern (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'KAY-den').

Overall data confidence 32%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain

Variations

KaydenCadenKaiden

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Caden— a kin spelling

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Khayden mean?

Khayden spells Kayden/Caden — a modern name variously linked to Welsh 'battle' and a coinage; the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Khayden?

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

Is Khayden a boy or girl name?

Khayden is a boy's name.

How popular is Khayden?

Khayden is a very rare name in the U.S.