Raiden Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Raiden is typically pronounced “RYE-den” in English, though the original Japanese pronunciation is closer to “RAH-ee-den.”

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A Deep Dive

Raiden Overview

Meaning

God of thunder and lightning

Gender

Boy, Gender-neutral

Origin

Japanese

Etymology

Originated from the Japanese words “rai” (thunder) and “den” (lightning)

Pronunciation

/ˈraɪ.dən/

Popularity

Raiden is popular in Japan and has gained traction in the USA and other English-speaking countries. In 2023, Raiden ranked #423 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

33 (Nurturing, Spiritual, Expressive, Altruistic)

Name Styles

Exotic, Mythological, Religious and Spiritual

Associated Traits

Energetic, bold, dynamic

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Associated with Raijin, the Japanese god of thunder and lightning, reflecting power and natural force.
A Deep Dive

Raiden Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Rayden, Ryden, Raydon, Raeden

Common Nicknames

Rai, Den, Rade, Ray, Denny, Raideny

Diminutives

Raidy, Rady, Raye

Famous People

  • Raiden Tameemon
    (Japanese Sumo Wrestler)
  • Raiden Ueda
    (Japanese Actor)
  • Raiden Dosu
    (Japanese Musician)
  • Raiden Smith
    (American Athlete)
  • Raiden Clark
    (American Author)
  • Raiden Nakamura
    (Japanese Chef)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Raiden
    ("Mortal Kombat," Video Game Series)
  • Raiden
    ("Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty," Video Game)
  • "Raiden"
    (Song)
  • Raiden Mei
    ("Honkai Impact 3rd," Video Game)
  • "Raiden V"
    (Video Game)

Places

  • None.

What Is the Meaning of Raiden?

Raiden translates to “thunder and lightning” in Japanese. Bearers of the name Raiden are commonly thought to be energetic and powerful, much like a storm.

What Is the Origin of The Name Raiden?

Built from the Japanese words “rai” (thunder) and “den” (lightning), Raiden carries the power of these elements. It is associated with a mythological deity in Japanese culture who controls these elements.

Raiden Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Raiden in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3822021#3522022#4232023
Top 3 Rankings#3522022#3812019#3822021

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Raiden

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023423
(-71 from 2022)
747
(-187 from 2022)
0.04079
2022352
(+30 from 2021)
934
(+91 from 2021)
0.04987
2021382
(+21 from 2020)
843
(+99 from 2020)
0.04499
2020403
(-22 from 2019)
744
(-80 from 2019)
0.04022
2019381
(+42 from 2018)
824
(+97 from 2018)
0.04288
2018423
(-23 from 2017)
727
(-72 from 2017)
0.03740
2017400
(+24 from 2016)
799
(+59 from 2016)
0.04037
2016424
(+46 from 2015)
740
(+107 from 2015)
0.03653
2015470
(+9 from 2014)
633
(+39 from 2014)
0.03096
2014479
(+48 from 2013)
594
(+90 from 2013)
0.02899
2013527
(+7 from 2012)
504
(+15 from 2012)
0.02494
2012534
(-2 from 2011)
489
(+12 from 2011)
0.02410
2011532
(+107 from 2010)
477
(+99 from 2010)
0.02348
2010639
(+32 from 2009)
378
(+14 from 2009)
0.01840
2009671
(+107 from 2008)
364
(+79 from 2008)
0.01716
2008778
(+165 from 2007)
285
(+75 from 2007)
0.01307
2007943
(+77 from 2006)
210
(+30 from 2006)
0.00948
20061020
(+102 from 2005)
180
(+34 from 2005)
0.00821
20051122
(-38 from 2004)
146
No change from 2004
0.00686
20041084
(+57 from 2003)
146
(+14 from 2003)
0.00691
20031141
(+273 from 2002)
132
(+40 from 2002)
0.00628
20021414
(+319 from 2001)
92
(+26 from 2001)
0.00445
20011733
(+792 from 2000)
66
(+29 from 2000)
0.00319
20002525
(-225 from 1999)
37
(-2 from 1999)
0.00177
19992300
(+49 from 1998)
39
(+2 from 1998)
0.00191
19982349
(+1528 from 1997)
37
(+20 from 1997)
0.00182
19973877
(-584 from 1996)
17
(-4 from 1996)
0.00085
19963293
(+3115 from 1995)
21
(+13 from 1995)
0.00105
19956408
(+2389 from 1994)
8
(+3 from 1994)
0.00040
19948797
(-1984 from 1993)
5
(-2 from 1993)
0.00025
19936813
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7
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0.00034
19920
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0
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0.0000
19910
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0
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0.0000
19900
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0
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0.0000
19890
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0.0000
19880
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19870
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19860
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19850
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19840
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19830
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19820
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19810
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19790
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19780
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American States Popularity Rankings for Raiden

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#3712021#3722022#4002023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#4002021#3692022#3972023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#3592021#3382022#3952023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#3322021#2422022#3712023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#3232021#3042022#4542023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2782021#3122022#3792023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#4732021#5202022#6052023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#4662021#2982022#4062023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#3682021#3962022#4172023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#3732021#3762022#4482023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#4192021#2992022#5192023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#4892021#4122022#5042023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#5182021#3242022#3462023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#2882021#2272022#2722023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#5782021#3342022#7282023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#3342021#5162022#5422023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#4922021#4972022#3222023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2832021#3122022#4472023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#3732021#3022022#3242023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#5652021#3492022#4412023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1872020#1102021#1652022

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2182021#2602022#2602023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#4402021#5212022#2752023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#3832021#4492022#3672023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#4592021#3972022#5792023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#3612021#4232022#5572023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#4342021#2082022#2882023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#1992021#3122022#2892023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3682020#1842021#2542023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2402021#1902022#3742023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#7192021#7492022#5922023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#6782021#3262022#5172023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2292021#4732022#4562023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#2792020#3272022#5502023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#8922021#4512022#5062023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#4802019#3972020#4972021

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#6152021#6702022#6922023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#6012021#3972022#3662023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3332021#3372022#4172023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2142020#1812021#2802022

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2612019#1112021#2202022

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4922019#3142021#3052022

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#2152015#1022020#1782021

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2392014#2282019#2402023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1152017

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2572013

Popularity Rankings for Raiden in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2492021#4692022#3362023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#3982021#3882022#4592023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#8562019#6992020#7902021

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#8262017#7982020#9802021

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Raiden a Name for Boys or Girls?

While Raiden is usually given to boys, its bold and dynamic nature makes it suitable for any child. The name’s energetic feel is appealing to parents of all genders.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Raiden

Raiden in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Raiden Tameemon (Sumo Wrestler, 1767–1825): A legendary Japanese sumo wrestler who became one of the most dominant figures in the sport's history.
  • Raiden Ueda (Actor, born 1985): A Japanese actor who has starred in several popular TV dramas and films.
  • Raiden Dosu (Musician, born 1990): A Japanese musician recognized for his unique style and contributions to the indie music scene.
  • Raiden Smith (Athlete, born 1995): An American athlete who has competed in various track and field events at the national level.
  • Raiden Clark (Author, born 1978): An American author of science fiction novels that have garnered a significant following.
  • Raiden Nakamura (Chef, born 1983): A renowned Japanese chef who has opened several successful restaurants internationally.
  • Raiden ("Mortal Kombat," 1992 Video Game Series): The god of thunder and protector of Earthrealm who participates in the Mortal Kombat tournament.
  • Raiden ("Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty," 2001 Video Game): A cyborg ninja and one of the main protagonists in the Metal Gear Solid series.
  • "Raiden" (2020 Song by DJ Snake): A high-energy track featuring powerful beats and electronic melodies.
  • Raiden Mei ("Honkai Impact 3rd," 2016 Video Game): A powerful Valkyrie who fights against the forces of Honkai.
  • "Raiden V" (2016 Video Game): A shoot 'em up game that continues the legacy of the Raiden series with advanced graphics and gameplay.
  • Raiden ("F-Zero GX," 2003 Video Game): A racing machine known for its speed and agility in the futuristic racing world of F-Zero.
  • Raiden Shrine (Tokyo, Japan): A Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of thunder and lightning.
  • Raiden Park (Osaka, Japan): A public park featuring traditional Japanese gardens and a koi pond.
  • Raiden River (Nagano, Japan): A river that flows through the mountainous region of Nagano.
  • Raiden Temple (Kyoto, Japan): An ancient Buddhist temple renowned for its beautiful architecture and serene surroundings.
  • Raiden Village (Fukushima, Japan): A small rural village situated in the Fukushima Prefecture.
  • Raiden Mountain (Hokkaido, Japan): A mountain located on the northernmost island of Japan, offering hiking trails and scenic views.
  • Raiden Gorge (Sichuan, China): A dramatic gorge with steep cliffs and a river running through it.

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