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Nayden

♂ Boy

Pronounced NAY-den /ˈneɪ.dən/Medium

Meaning: Reads as a modern American name in the Aiden/Jayden family, joining Na- to the popular -den ending; separately it is a Bulgarian name (Nayden, 'found'). Routes uncertain here.Low

In 30 seconds: An Aiden-family name: Nayden pairs Na- with the trendy -den ending (said 'NAY-den'). Routes uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowAmerican, Bulgarian
MeaningReads as a modern American name in the Aiden/Jayden family, joining Na- to the popular -den ending; separately it is a Bulgarian name (Nayden, 'found'). Routes uncertain here.
U.S. rank (2025)#11597 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 199

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201420072025

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

Nayden reads mostly as a modern rhyming cousin of Aiden and Jayden; it is separately an established Bulgarian name, 'found.' The routes are uncertain, which we note. Rare in the U.S. (said 'NAY-den').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, modern, and rhyme-friendly.

Did you know? Nayden rides the Aiden/Jayden wave with a fresh Na- front; it's also a Bulgarian name meaning 'found.' The routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'NAY-den').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Nayden — Aiden-family coinage; also Bulgarian 'found'; routes uncertain

Variations

NaidenNayenNaeden

Nicknames

NayDen

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nayden mean?

Nayden reads as a modern Aiden-family coinage; it is also a Bulgarian name meaning 'found.' The routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Nayden?

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

Is Nayden a boy or girl name?

Nayden is a boy's name.

How popular is Nayden?

Nayden is a rare name in the U.S.

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