Modern invented name; likely variation of Aiden meaning 'little fire'
Xaiden is a contemporary American invention, created by adding the trendy 'X' prefix to the popular name Aiden. While it lacks a deep historical etymology, it inherits the Gaelic roots of Aiden, which is derived from Aodhán, meaning 'little fire'. It reflects the modern parental preference for unique spellings of familiar phonetic sounds.
About 99 boys were named Xaiden in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
