UK boy's name
Jaidev
A masculine given name of Sanskrit origin meaning "victory of God".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jaidev is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Jaidev popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 6 births.
This profile covers 41 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 2001 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 41 living people in the UK are called Jaidev. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jaidev ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 6 boys were registered as Jaidev.
- • About 41 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jaidev as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2002
6 births
Estimated living
41
2026
Meaning
What does Jaidev mean?
The name Jaidev is of Sanskrit origin and is derived from the words "jai" meaning victory or triumph, and "dev" meaning divine or god. It is a name that has been prevalent in the Indian subcontinent for centuries, particularly among Hindus and Sikhs.
The earliest recorded usage of the name Jaidev can be traced back to the 12th century when a renowned Sanskrit poet and composer bearing the name gained prominence. Jaidev, also known as Jaideva or Jayadeva, was born in the village of Kenduli Sasan in modern-day West Bengal, India, around 1170 CE. He is best known for his epic poem "Gita Govinda," a lyrical composition that celebrates the divine love between Krishna and Radha, and is considered a masterpiece of Sanskrit literature.
In the 16th century, another Jaidev, a Sikh warrior and follower of Guru Arjan Dev, the fifth Sikh Guru, played a significant role in the defense of the Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) in Amritsar, Punjab, during the Mughal reign.
The name Jaidev has also been associated with several other notable individuals throughout history. One such person was Jaidev Banerji, a Bengali poet and playwright from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, who made significant contributions to the renaissance of Bengali literature.
Another prominent figure bearing the name was Jaidev Singh, a renowned Indian classical vocalist and exponent of the Kirana gharana. He was born in 1920 in Uttar Pradesh, India, and was awarded the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors, in 1972 for his contributions to music.
Jaidev Iyer, a prolific composer and singer from Kerala, India, is also a notable bearer of this name. Born in 1971, he has composed music for numerous Malayalam films and has won several prestigious awards, including the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer.
While the name Jaidev continues to be popular in the Indian subcontinent, its usage has also spread to other parts of the world, particularly among the Indian diaspora communities. The name carries a rich cultural heritage and has been associated with various artistic, literary, and spiritual traditions throughout its long history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jaidev over time
The chart below shows babies named Jaidev registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jaidev, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaidev by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jaidev was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5119 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #3532 | 14 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3291 | 24 | 6 |
Related
Names similar to Jaidev
- Jack 188,738
- Joshua 145,192
- James 141,878
- Joseph 102,259
- Jacob 93,754
- Jake 66,896
- Jamie 41,243
- Jordan 36,750
- Jayden 28,921
- Jude 24,156
- John 22,240
- Joe 19,164
FAQ
Jaidev: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jaidev in the UK right now?
In 2024, Jaidev was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Jaidev most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 6 babies registered as Jaidev in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jaidev?
A masculine given name of Sanskrit origin meaning "victory of God".
How many people are called Jaidev in the UK?
A total of 41 babies have been registered as Jaidev across the 10 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.