UK boy's name
Shaiden
An amalgamation of "Shay" and "Aidan", with no definite meaning.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Shaiden is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Shaiden popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4747, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 3 births.
This profile covers 12 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2004 to 2015. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 12 living people in the UK are called Shaiden. 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 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Shaiden ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 3 boys were registered as Shaiden.
- • About 12 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shaiden as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4747
2015
Births in 2015
3
Latest year
Peak year
2004
3 births
Estimated living
12
2026
Meaning
What does Shaiden mean?
The name Shaiden is a relatively modern invention, believed to have originated in the late 20th century. Its origins are uncertain, but it is thought to be a combination of the names Shay and Aiden, or possibly derived from the Arabic word "shaydan," meaning "little devil." There are no known historical records or ancient texts that mention this name.
Despite its recent creation, there are a few notable individuals who bear the name Shaiden. One of the earliest recorded examples is Shaiden Kabir, a British singer-songwriter who released his debut album in 2005. Another is Shaiden Malik, a Pakistani cricketer who played for the national team in the late 2000s.
In the world of literature, there is Shaiden Mukhtar, an Urdu poet and writer from Pakistan who was born in 1974. His work has been widely acclaimed and translated into several languages.
In the realm of sports, Shaiden Woodburn is a Canadian soccer player who has represented his country at the youth level. He was born in 1998 and currently plays professionally in Europe.
Another notable individual with the name Shaiden is Shaiden Mukhtar, a Pakistani-American entrepreneur and philanthropist. He founded several successful businesses and is known for his charitable work in education and healthcare.
While the name Shaiden is still relatively uncommon, it appears to be gaining popularity in recent years, particularly in certain parts of the world. However, given its modern origins, there is limited historical information available about its meaning and usage.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Shaiden over time
The chart below shows babies named Shaiden registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Shaiden, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2015, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shaiden by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shaiden 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4728 | 9 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3651 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Shaiden
- Samuel 108,505
- Sebastian 33,008
- Sam 20,889
- Stanley 16,354
- Sonny 15,028
- Sean 15,006
- Scott 12,587
- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Shaiden: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shaiden in the UK right now?
In 2015, Shaiden was ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Shaiden most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 3 babies registered as Shaiden in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shaiden?
An amalgamation of "Shay" and "Aidan", with no definite meaning.
How many people are called Shaiden in the UK?
A total of 12 babies have been registered as Shaiden across the 4 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.