Jaiden is most likely an American baby name created sometime during the 1990s, though some believe it has Hebrew roots. Either way, it remains popular in the United States for baby boys and a few baby girls. Jaiden pairs well with both classic and new age middle names, and it comes with a variety of spelling alternatives.
Meaning of the name Jaiden:
American: No particular meaning
Hebrew: God has judged
Origin of the name Jaiden:
There are two areas of thought on the origin of the baby name Jaiden. Many believe it was simply a name created in the United States to mimic other popular names, like Aiden, Braden, and Jordan. There's also the idea that it's derived from the Hebrew name Jadon, which is derived from Yadon and means “God has judged.”
Symbolism of the name Jaiden:
Jaiden could be used to honor a father or grandfather named Jay. If you believe it has a Hebrew origin, it may be symbolic to Christians.
Style of the name Jaiden:
Modern
Gender of the name Jaiden:
Jaiden is a name for both boys and girls, though it's far more popular for boys
Pronunciation of the name Jaiden:
JAY-den
Number of syllables in the name Jaiden:
Two
Emotion evoked from the name Jaiden:
The baby name Jaiden evokes images of someone who is emotionally strong and well-mannered.
Alternative spellings for the name Jaiden:
Nicknames for the name Jaiden:
- Jay
- Jai
Popularity of the name Jaiden:
According to the Social Security Administration, Jaiden has been a top 1,000 baby name for boys in the United States since 1999. It was most popular in 2009 when it ranked at number 171. In 2020, it ranked at number 395.
Related names for the name Jaiden:
Great middle names for Jaiden and their meanings:
- Michael (who is like God)
- Andrew (strong and manly)
- Nicholas (victory of the people)
- Alexander (defender of men)
- Carter (transporter of goods)
- Tyler (tile maker)
- Charles (free man)
- Kyle (narrow)
- Fox (fox)
Famous people with the name Jaiden:
Jaidens in popular culture:
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