How to say it
KAI · den
ˈkeɪ.dən
Masculine
Kaiden
Battle, or modern coinage
What it means
Modern American respelling of Caden, ultimately from the Irish Mac Cadáin ('son of Cadán,' from cath 'battle'). Part of the early-2000s -aden cluster (Aiden, Jayden, Brayden, Hayden).
Kaiden is a modern American respelling of Caden, ultimately from the anglicized Irish surname Mac Cadáin ('son of Cadán,' from the Old Irish cath, 'battle'). The K-and-I-spelling is part of the early-2000s -aden cluster (Aiden, Jayden, Brayden, Hayden) that drives much of contemporary US naming. The Kaiden spelling specifically surfaced post-2005 and has been steady in the US top 200 to 300 since 2013. The cluster as a whole, counting all spellings of Aiden/Caden/Jayden/Brayden and their variants, would top the boys' charts if combined. Common short: Kai.
How to spell Kaiden
The standard spelling is Kaiden. Common variants include Caden, Cayden, Kayden, Kaden, but Kaiden is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #122 in 2013, currently #237 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Spelling
Kaiden (K-AI), Kayden (K-AY), Caden (C-A), Cayden (C-AY), and Kaden (K-A) are all the same name; the spelling diversity is itself a feature of the modern -aden cluster.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Kaiden Guhle Canadian NHL defenseman, Montreal Canadiens
Spelling variants
- Caden
- Cayden
- Kayden
- Kaden
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Common questions
- What does the name Kaiden mean?
- Modern American respelling of Caden, ultimately from the Irish Mac Cadáin ('son of Cadán,' from cath 'battle'). Part of the early-2000s -aden cluster (Aiden, Jayden, Brayden, Hayden).
- What does Kaiden mean in English?
- In English, Kaiden means "Battle, or modern coinage." Kaiden is a modern American respelling of Caden, ultimately from the anglicized Irish surname Mac Cadáin ('son of Cadán,' from the Old Irish cath, 'battle'). The K-and-I-spelling is part of the early-2000s -aden cluster (Aiden, Jayden, Brayden, Hayden) that drives much of contemporary US naming. The Kaiden spelling specifically surfaced post-2005 and has been steady in the US top 200 to 300 since 2013. The cluster as a whole, counting all spellings of Aiden/Caden/Jayden/Brayden and their variants, would top the boys' charts if combined. Common short: Kai.
- How do you pronounce Kaiden?
- Kaiden is pronounced ˈkeɪ.dən. Say it as KAI-den, with the stress on the "kai" syllable.
- How do you spell Kaiden?
- The standard spelling is Kaiden. Common spelling variants include Caden, Cayden, Kayden, Kaden.
- Is Kaiden a boy or girl name?
- Kaiden is traditionally a masculine name.
- How popular is the name Kaiden?
- Kaiden ranked #237 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.