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Rayden

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Pronounced RAY-den /ˈreɪ.dən/Medium

Meaning: Rayden is a modern respelling of Raiden, tied to the Japanese thunder-and-lightning god (raijin/raiden). Overwhelmingly a boys' name; used here for a girl, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A thunderous respelling: Rayden reworks Raiden, the thunder god (said 'RAY-den'). Usually a boy's — we note the lean.
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Origin LowJapanese, American
MeaningRayden is a modern respelling of Raiden, tied to the Japanese thunder-and-lightning god (raijin/raiden). Overwhelmingly a boys' name; used here for a girl, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#11884 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 367

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719982024

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

Rayden is a modern respelling of Raiden, linked to the Japanese thunder god. It reads as a bold, energetic name that leans strongly to boys — used here for a girl, which we note (said 'RAY-den').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S., against heavier boys' use. Rare, cross-sex, and bold.

Did you know? Rayden respells Raiden — tied to the Japanese god of thunder and lightning — into a bold modern name. It leans strongly to boys; used here for a girl, which we note (said 'RAY-den').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Rayden — Respelling of Raiden; cross-sex, boy-leaning

Variations

RaidenRaydinRaeden

Nicknames

RayDenny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rayden mean?

Rayden is a modern respelling of Raiden, tied to the Japanese god of thunder and lightning.

How do you pronounce Rayden?

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

Is Rayden a boy or girl name?

Rayden is used here for a girl, but Raiden is far more often a boys' name — we note the lean.

How popular is Rayden?

Rayden is rare for girls in the U.S. and more common for boys.

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