Jada
Fact sheet
- Name
- Jada
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The first name Jada is a form of Jade. Figuratively, the name means 'the jade' or 'the stone of the loins'.
What does the name Jada mean?
The name Jada is a variant of Jade. Figuratively, it stands for 'the jade' or 'the stone of the loins'. Its roots can be traced back to the French l'éjade, which means 'jade', as well as the Spanish piedra de ijada, which means 'colic stone'. Additionally, Jada is also a biblical name for boys with Hebrew origins. The meanings include 'JHWH recognizes', 'he (God) has known', or 'has cared (for)'. The origin goes back to the ancient Hebrew yada' (ידע), which means 'to know'. In the Old Testament, Jada is mentioned as the son of Onam. In the USA, the name for girls has been quite popular since the 1960s.
Where does the name Jada come from?
Jada is a first name for both girls and boys with ancient Hebrew and Old Spanish roots, meaning 'the jade'. The origins are as follows: ancient Hebrew yada' (ידע) for 'to know', Old Spanish piedra de ijada for 'colic stone', and l'éjade for 'jade' (French). These names are also rooted in biblical texts and English.
How do you pronounce Jada?
The pronunciation of Jada is clear and rhythmic. In the German language, the name is usually pronounced as 'JA-da' [ˈjaːda], with the long A sound creating an open tone. The repetition of the vowel in the second syllable provides a harmonious and rounded finish. This gives the name a simple, present, and modern feel, as well as a soft and melodious quality.
Popularity
In Germany, Jada is a widely used first name. Currently, it ranks 3,210th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2010 at rank 536. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 110 times, placing it 2,385th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,721st. Jada's global popularity is also reflected in its rankings in various countries.
Nicknames & pet names
Da / Jadi / Jadinator / Jaja
Similar first names
Famous people
- Jada Fire (American actress)
- Jada Koren Pinkett Smith (actress from the USA)
- Jada Pinkett Smith (actress, wife of Will Smith)
- Jada Rowland (actress from America)
- Jada Stevens (American actress)
Frequently asked questions about the name Jada
What does the name Jada mean?
The name Jada figuratively means 'the jade' and has Hebrew roots associated with the word 'to know'. It is also a biblical name.
Where does the name Jada come from?
Jada has both ancient Hebrew and Old Spanish roots and means 'the jade'. There are connections to the Hebrew word 'yada'' for 'to know' and the Spanish 'piedra de ijada' for 'colic stone'.
How popular is the name Jada?
In the USA, the name Jada for girls has been quite popular since the 1960s and is well-known in many countries.