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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Maple (tree)
- Origin
- Japanese
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- KAH-eh-deh (Japanese final 'e' is 'eh')
Kaede is a Japanese name meaning maple, as in the maple tree. It's a straightforward, nature-based choice for parents who want a name with a clear, single-word meaning rooted in Japanese. SSA records for Kaede in the U.S. run from 1997 to 2023.
Meaning & Origin of Kaede
Meaning: Maple (tree).
Origin: Japanese.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Kaede
KAH-eh-deh (Japanese final 'e' is 'eh')IPA /kɑːɛdeɪ/
Popularity of Kaede
Kaede has stayed rare in U.S. Social Security data throughout that period, peaking at rank #7137 in 2014 with 17 babies given the name, and most recently sitting at #7501 in 2023 with a count of 11.
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FAQ
What does the name Kaede mean?
Maple (tree). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Kaede?
Kaede is pronounced KAH-eh-deh (Japanese final ‘e’ is ‘eh’) (IPA: /kɑːɛdeɪ/).
Is Kaede a popular name right now?
Kaede is near its all-time peak (#7137 in 2014), ranked #7501 in 2023. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1997–2023.)
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