Jada
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: He Knows; Wise; Jade
Background: The name Jada originates from the Hebrew word 'yada,' meaning 'he knows' or 'wise.' Additionally, in Arabic, Jada is associated with the meaning 'jade,' referring to the precious stone. This duality of meanings enriches the name's appeal.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#484
Total births
67,462
Most popular decade
2000s
(111,717 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-930 ranks)
Years in Top 100
8
First recorded year
1920
Gender usage
0.4% male
99.6% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1972
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #4,439
- Peak year
- 2004
- Peak year births
- 29
- Peak rank
- #3,285
- Most recent year
- 2020
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #12,015
Female
- First year
- 1920
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #4,975
- Peak year
- 2005
- Peak year births
- 4,267
- Peak rank
- #76
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 192
- Recent rank
- #1,221
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).