Boy · #12,230 in 2026

Jaidev

Jaidev was a music composer in Hindi films, most known for his work in films: Hum Dono (1961), Reshma Aur Shera (1971), Prem Parbat (1973), Gharaonda (1977) and Gaman (1978).

Current Rank
#12,230
Peak Rank
#6,035 (2010)
Total Babies
147
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2001
First Year
2023
Last Year
2010
Peak Year
#6035
Peak Rank
147
Total Count
18
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Jaidev

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Jaidev was a music composer in Hindi films, most known for his work in films: Hum Dono (1961), Reshma Aur Shera (1971), Prem Parbat (1973), Gharaonda (1977) and Gaman (1978).

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The Story of Jaidev

Jaidev first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2001, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2010, when 14 Jaidevs were born — ranking #6,035 that year. As of 2026, Jaidev ranks #12,230 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 147 Jaidevs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Jaidev

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jaidev is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jaidev

What does the name Jaidev mean?
Jaidev was a music composer in Hindi films, most known for his work in films: Hum Dono (1961), Reshma Aur Shera (1971), Prem Parbat (1973), Gharaonda (1977) and Gaman (1978).
How popular is Jaidev in 2026?
In 2026, Jaidev ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Jaidev most popular?
Jaidev reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #6,035 that year with 14 babies given the name.
Is Jaidev a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Jaidev is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Jaidev?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jaidev include Ezel, Tank, Danil. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jaidev

Jaidev is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2001 and has accumulated 147 births in the dataset. Jaidev's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #6,035. Use the chart and map above to compare Jaidev's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.