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The baby name Jada is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒeɪdə/ (JAY-dah).

Jada is English, Hebrew in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English, Hebrew
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒeɪdə/ (JAY-dah)

What is the meaning of the name Jada ?

The baby name Jada is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒeɪdə/ (JAY-dah).

Jada is English, Hebrew in Origin.

Jada blends two etymologies. As an English feminine given name, it developed as a variant of Jade, the green gemstone prized for its toughness and protective symbolism; Italian Giada is the direct cognate. Separately, Jada appears in the Hebrew Bible (1 Chronicles) as a masculine name likely derived from the verb yada‘, “to know,” yielding meanings such as “he knows” or “wise/knowledgeable.” This dual origin gives Jada both a luminous, nature-inspired image and an intellectual, spiritual nuance.

Use in the Anglophone world rose sharply in the 1990s, boosted by actress Jada Pinkett Smith, and the name remains widespread across the Americas and Europe. Common modern spellings include Jaida and Jayda; related forms are Jade, Italian Giada, and modern elaborations like Jaden/Jayden. Nicknames such as Jae or Jay occur. The name’s blend of sleek sound, gemstone elegance, and biblical depth sustains its contemporary appeal.

Jada has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Jada

Jada Pinkett Smith Actor · Born 1971 · United States Jada Pinkett Smith is an American actress and talk show host best known for films like Set It Off, The Matrix Reloaded, and Girls Trip. She also co-hosted the Facebook Watch series Red Table Talk, which earned her a Daytime Emmy Award.

Jada – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2022 #1 935
MV Girls 0 #35 1 2,021
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
JM 0 #70 18 3,714
AF 0 #76 1 1,883
SD 0 #102 1 2,130
TW 0 #102 2 4,523
JM Girls 0 #121 167 7,507
BW Girls 0 #150 2 4,216
CR 0 #164 2 5,526
Sweden Girls 2009 #185 2 1,388
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
AL Girls 0 #227 1 4,141
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
NA Girls 0 #234 4 7,146
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
Canada Girls 2024 #268 18 2,795
NG 0 #271 2 5,926
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
TW Girls 0 #287 3 8,139
JM Boys 0 #290 4 6,876
HR Girls 0 #293 2 3,687
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
SD Girls 0 #331 15 7,678
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
GH Girls 0 #334 4 6,973
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
JO Girls 0 #338 2 7,570
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
HK 0 #353 5 8,483
MY 0 #353 2 12,352
CN Girls 0 #355 5 8,829
France Girls 2021 #388 18 3,185
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
OM Girls 0 #423 2 15,987
PH Girls 0 #423 7 13,098
SD Boys 0 #426 20 10,523
PT Girls 0 #469 3 7,952
ZA 0 #472 3 14,421
GT Boys 0 #498 2 7,625
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
PA Girls 0 #516 3 9,861
CR Girls 0 #517 16 11,342
RU Girls 0 #521 3 11,913
BH 0 #544 10 17,937
PS Girls 0 #546 2 10,981
KW Girls 0 #559 3 19,177
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
IR Boys 0 #564 2 10,162
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
HK Girls 0 #584 32 16,104
AE Girls 0 #594 4 20,968
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
SG Girls 0 #628 5 18,916
IL Girls 0 #642 4 11,648
IN Girls 0 #652 3 13,121
Finland Girls 2026 #674 65 3,895
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
IT 0 #698 17 4,183
CL Boys 0 #699 2 13,390
United States Girls 2024 #725 192 8,487
SG Boys 0 #738 2 17,960
QA Boys 0 #741 3 18,093
KW Boys 0 #754 16 18,755
SY 0 #761 7 11,684
NG Girls 0 #774 13 15,093
BR Boys 0 #784 2 12,213
NL Girls 0 #810 146 5,933
TN 0 #862 4 13,765
United States Boys 2020 #894 5 7,187
EG Girls 0 #913 47 14,742
OM Boys 0 #914 5 17,948
EG Boys 0 #917 9 15,035
SA Girls 0 #923 13 25,931
PE Boys 0 #925 2 14,506
NG Boys 0 #935 17 16,906
CO Boys 0 #977 5 15,656
BR Girls 0 #990 3 12,708
IN Boys 0 #991 11 16,750
PE Girls 0 #1,008 3 14,861
ZA Girls 0 #1,020 122 25,928
MX Boys 0 #1,028 6 16,355
MY Girls 0 #1,064 9 24,821
MA 0 #1,066 63 20,986
AE Boys 0 #1,139 5 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,145 8 16,140
DZ 0 #1,163 14 20,130
IT Girls 0 #1,163 286 9,415
ZA Boys 0 #1,164 15 25,619
MX Girls 0 #1,173 11 17,781
MY Boys 0 #1,179 4 25,439
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
SA Boys 0 #1,602 13 28,008

Jada is popular in 65 countries — most recent births per country:

Canada
United States
France
Ireland
New York City (Black, non-Hispanic), United States

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People also ask about Jada

Jada is predominantly a girl's name.
Jada is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈdʒeɪdə/ (JAY-dah).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Jayda, Jaida, Jadah, Jayde, Jadia and Giada.
Across languages, Jada has these equivalents: Giada (Italian, 'jade'), Jade (English/Spanish, 'jade'), Sophia (Greek, 'wisdom'), Sage (English, 'wise').
Yes, very popular — Jada ranked #1 in Ireland in 2022, and appears in official birth registries across 7 countries.
Jada ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2022).
Jada's popularity is declining. It moved from #259 in 2014 to #268 in 2024 in Canada.
Yes — 1 notable people named Jada are in our database, including Jada Pinkett Smith (Actor).