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Raiden

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Pronounced RY-dən /ˈraɪ.dən/High

Meaning: From Japanese Raijin/Raiden, 'thunder and lightning' — the Shinto god of thunder; predominantly a boys' name; here for girlsMedium

In 30 seconds: Thunder and lightning: Raiden is the Japanese thunder god — 'thunder and lightning'. Bold and mythic; predominantly a boys' name, here for girls.
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Origin MediumJapanese
MeaningFrom Japanese Raijin/Raiden, 'thunder and lightning' — the Shinto god of thunder; predominantly a boys' name; here for girls
U.S. rank (2025)#6498 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births18 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 460

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201620032025

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

Raiden comes from Japanese Raijin/Raiden, 'thunder and lightning' — the Shinto god of storms (from rai, 'thunder', plus den, 'lightning'). A bold, mythic name (and a Mortal Kombat character), predominantly a boys' name, here covered for girls honestly (slug distinguished).

It registers thinly for girls. Rare for girls, thunder-and-lightning at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Raiden (Raijin) is the Shinto god of thunder and lightning — his name means 'thunder and lightning'; a bold, mythic name, overwhelmingly a boys' name, occasionally given to girls (which we flag).
Overall data confidence 62%
References — Raiden — etymology

Variations

RaijinRaydenRaidyn

Nicknames

Rai

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Rayden— a fellow spelling
Raylen— a companion Ra- girls' name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Raiden mean?

Raiden is Japanese for 'thunder and lightning' — the Shinto thunder god.

How do you pronounce Raiden?

It's said RY-dən /ˈraɪ.dən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Raiden a boy or girl name?

Raiden is predominantly a boys' name; this page covers its use for girls.

How popular is Raiden?

Raiden is rare for girls in the U.S.

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