Jada
j(a)-da
US Popularity:1940
Origin:British
Meaning:Precious stone; Wise
A big influencer on the popularity of the name Jada is actress Jada Pinkett Smith, who’s been in the public eye since the 1990s—the same time the name was soaring on the baby-name charts. With Spanish and English origins and the meaning “precious stone,” it’s a form of the feminine name Jade. This precious stone with deep green coloring was once thought to have magical powers and protect against intestinal problems. Alternatively, Jada has Hebrew connections, where it means “wise, ” and comes from the Hebrew verb yada. Regardless of which origin and meaning most resonates with you, this name is undoubtedly a brilliant choice.
Jada Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Jada is currently #1614 on The Bump
Girl:Jada is currently #1143 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Jada is currently #1940 in U.S. births
Girl:Jada is currently #1035 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#1035
in 2023
- 198
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 161
Abarim Publications, Jada meaning
Behind the Name, Jada (1), January 2022
Behind the Name, Jada (2), January 2019
Name Doctor, Jada
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