| Meaning | God has heard |
| Origin | Arabic, English, Hebrew, Modern |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Jaden |
| Popularity | Popular |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Jad-en |
Smooth, contemporary, and endlessly adaptable, this name has captured hearts across diverse communities and backgrounds. Jaden represents the modern naming philosophy that prioritizes sound and feel over traditional etymology. The name's phonetic appeal lies in its balanced structure—neither too soft nor too harsh. Its popularity surge in recent decades reflects broader cultural shifts toward creative naming while maintaining pronounceability. Jaden offers the significant advantage of unisex potential, though it leans masculine in current usage. The name photographs well, sounds pleasant in various accents, and translates easily across borders. Parents appreciate its youth-forward character that won't feel incongruous on a child or dated on an adult. Multiple spelling variations exist, giving families options to personalize while retaining the core identity. Jaden suits various personality types—athletic, artistic, academic—without pigeonholing a child into particular expectations. Its contemporary feel ensures it won't seem mismatched with generational peers, helping children fit comfortably within their age cohort.
| Jay |
| Jade |
| Den |
| JJ |
| Jadey |
| Jaden Smith | American actor and musician |
| Jaden Gil Agassi | son of tennis player Andre Agassi |
| Jaden Schwartz | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Jaden Korr | character in the "Star Wars" universe |
| Jaden Yuki | protagonist of the anime series "Yu-Gi-Oh! GX" |
| Jaden McDaniels | American basketball player |
| Jaden Hossler | American singer and internet personality |
| Jaden Newman | American basketball player |
| Jaden Sancho | English football player |
| Jaden Springer | American basketball player |
| Jaden Charitable | American actor |
| Jaden Myles Waldman | American actor |
| Jaden Martin | American actor |
| Jaden Leeming | English rugby player |
| Jaden Nixon | American actor |
| Jaden D. Merck | American author |
| Jaden Baker | Australian rugby player |
| Jaden Stanley-Williams | Welsh football player |
| Jaden DeLucca | American voice actor |
| Jaden Hendricks | South African rugby player |
| Jaden Yuki | "Yu-Gi-Oh! GX" |
| Jaden Korr | "Star Wars" universe |
| Jaden Harris | "Hollyoaks" - TV series |
| Jaden Cornell | "The Young and the Restless" - TV series |
| Jaden Klein | "Desperate Housewives" - TV series |
| Jaden Stark | "Arrow" - TV series |
| Jaden Weisman | "I Am Frankie" - TV series |
| Jaden Wayment | "Breeders" - TV series |
| Jaden Goodwin | "Happy Endings" - TV series |
| Jaden Joffe | "Shameless" - TV series |
| Jaden Mann | "The Pretender" - TV series |
| Jaden Skinner | "Law & Order - Special Victims Unit" - TV series |
| Jaden Hicks | "The Vampire Diaries" - TV series |
| Jaden Hayden | "General Hospital" - TV series |
| Jaden Rhodes | "Stargate SG-1" - TV series |
| Jaden Hartman | "Chicago P.D" - TV series |
| Jaden Holzer | "Young Sheldon" - TV series |
| Jaden McKnight | "Grey's Anatomy" - TV series |
| Jaden Strang | "The Mentalist" - TV series |
| Jaden Alford | "Hawaii Five-0" - TV series |