Noah Boy
NOH-uh
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Kaiden
BoyAmerican (modern coinage), Irish· “modern form of Caden”
- Meaning
- modern form of Caden
- Origin
- American (modern coinage), Irish
- Pronunciation
- KAY-duhn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #237
- US babies 2025
- 1,476
- Best rank
- #122 (2013)
- Peak year
- 2014
Meaning and origin of Kaiden
Kaiden is an American (modern coinage) and Irish name that is usually said to mean “modern form of Caden”.
Kaiden is a modern American respelling of Caden, part of the wave of rhyming names like Aiden, Brayden and Jayden that became fashionable around the turn of the millennium. Caden is often linked to the Irish surname Ó Cadáin, but the meaning of that surname is uncertain, so Kaiden is best understood as a sound-based coinage rather than a name with a fixed meaning. The K spelling gives it a sharper, more contemporary look than Caden or Cayden. It sits comfortably with other modern choices and is easy to spell and say. Kai makes a natural nickname with an international flavor.
Popularity over time
Kaiden first appears in US Social Security records in 1992. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 26 different years, starting in 2000. Its best national rank was #122 in 2013, and the most babies received it in 2014, when 3,269 were named Kaiden. In 2025, 1,476 babies were named Kaiden, and it ranked #237 nationally. That is 51% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #838 in 2000, #166 in 2010, and #237 in 2025. Of the 52,562 US boys named Kaiden since records began, 53% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 12,561 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Abel, Brantley, Braxton, Jayce, and Maxwell.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Kaiden ranked highest in Mississippi, Georgia, and Louisiana.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | #80 | 33 |
| Georgia | #141 | 84 |
| Louisiana | #142 | 36 |
| North Carolina | #153 | 86 |
| Arkansas | #154 | 24 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 97% of US babies named Kaiden over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Kaiden is usually pronounced KAY-duhn, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with K and ends in “-en”.
Middle names for Kaiden
A few middle names that flow with Kaiden: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Kaiden
Similar names
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Jaiden Boy
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kaiden mean?
Kaiden is an American (modern coinage) and Irish name that is usually said to mean “modern form of Caden”.
What is the origin of the name Kaiden?
Kaiden has modern American and Irish roots. Kaiden is a modern American respelling of Caden, part of the wave of rhyming names like Aiden, Brayden and Jayden that became fashionable around the turn of the millennium.
Is Kaiden a popular name?
Yes. Kaiden ranked #237 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Kaiden a boy or girl name?
Kaiden is mainly a boy's name. About 97% of US babies named Kaiden over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Kaiden?
Kaiden is usually pronounced KAY-duhn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings