Jayden: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: j-ahyd-ehn
Origin: Israel
gender-female

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Updated on Jun 12, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Western Asia
Meaning: Thankful

Jayden is a modern American name with Hebrew origins. Jayden it is a variant of the Biblical name Jadon, meaning "thankful" or "God has heard. Jayden, " The name gained popularity in the 1990s and has since become a stylish and contemporary choice. Jayden it's combination of the "Jay" sound with the -den suffix places it among other trendy names like Hayden, and Brayden. Despite its relatively new status, Jayden has become a significant name in American culture, symbolizing gratitude and thankfulness. Jayden is a strong and confident name, celebrated for its boldness and resilience, making it ideal for individuals with a dynamic spirit.

Jayden Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Jayden is currently #748 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Jayden is currently #378 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Jayden is currently #429 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Jayden is currently #221 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names
chat-overall Australian: Jayden is currently #427 on Kiindred Australian Names

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