"thankful, God has heard"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: English
Jaiden
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Meaning & Origin
"jade stone, precious"
Origin: Spanish
Language: English
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The Story of Jaiden
Jaiden is a variant spelling of Jaden/Jayden, derived from the Hebrew name Jadon meaning thankful or God has heard. It gained popularity in the United States in the 1990s and 2000s, initially as a boys name before becoming popular for girls as well.
The Jayden/Jaden family of names exploded in popularity after the late 1990s, partly fueled by celebrity usage — Jada Pinkett Smith named her son Jaden in 1998. For girls, the name rode the wave of gender-neutral naming trends in the 2000s.
Jaiden reflects the broader American trend of gender-neutral names and creative respellings that emerged in the late 1990s and 2000s.
Historical Record
Jaiden first appeared in US Social Security records in 1991.
Over 8,254 babies have been named Jaiden in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jaiden is past its peak , currently ranked #4,750 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Jayden and its variants were among the fastest rising names in the US in the early 2000s
- The name is now used for both boys and girls
Jaiden in Other Languages
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Popularity Over Time
#4,750
Current Rank
Peaked 2003
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
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- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #4,750
- Total SSA Count
- 29
- Cultural Origins
- American English Australian Canadian
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Casual
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Alternative Spellings
Common Nicknames
Jay
Jade
Jaide
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jaiden
What does the name Jaiden mean?
"thankful, God has heard" (from Hebrew). "jade stone, precious" (from Spanish). Jaiden is a variant spelling of Jaden/Jayden, derived from the Hebrew name Jadon meaning thankful or God has heard. It gained popularity in the United States in the 1990s and 2000s, initially as a boys name before becoming popular for girls as well.
What is the origin of the name Jaiden?
Jaiden has Hebrew, Spanish, American, English, Australian, and Canadian origins. In Hebrew, it means "thankful, God has heard". In Spanish, it means "jade stone, precious".
Is Jaiden a boy or girl name?
Jaiden is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #4750. As a boy name, it is ranked #564. Jaiden is more commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Jaiden?
Jaiden is currently ranked #4750 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Jaiden?
Common nicknames for Jaiden include Jay, Jade, and Jaide.
What are good middle names for Jaiden?
Popular middle name pairings include Jaiden Rose, Jaiden Grace, Jaiden Marie, Jaiden Lynn, and Jaiden Faith.
What are good sibling names for Jaiden?
Names that pair well with Jaiden as siblings include Brayden, Kaylee, Logan, Riley, and Peyton.
How many syllables does Jaiden have?
Jaiden has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Jaiden a common or rare name?
Jaiden is an uncommon name, ranked #4750 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Jaiden
Jaiden is a girl name with American, English, Australian, and Canadian origins . The name means "thankful, God has heard" in Hebrew .
Is Jaiden a boy or girl name? Jaiden is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #4,750 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #564. Jaiden is more commonly used as a boy name.
Jaiden is currently ranked #4,750 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Jaiden has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Jaiden include Jay, Jade, and Jaide. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jaiden include Jaida, Jaidyn, Jaide . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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