Jada
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Jada is a Hebrew name meaning “wise” or “jade”. It is a popular name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.96% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Jada
Jada is a name with two distinct origins, appearing as a variant of the name Jade in modern naming practices and as an ancient name in Hebrew biblical texts. As a contemporary name, it is associated with the green gemstone, while in its biblical context, it appears as a name in the Book of Chronicles. Its modern usage reflects a 21st-century trend of utilizing aesthetic, nature-inspired nomenclature.
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Gender Usage of the Name Jada
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Jada is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.96% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Jada
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Jada is listed under Popular Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Popular | 1 in every 2.8K births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 6.0K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 8.1K births |
| Australia | Popular | 1 in every 59K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Jada ranked #2,093 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #1,653 in 2024 — a drop of 440 places. Jada shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #135 in 2001. Its lowest recorded position was #2,536 in 1957. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -1034 places (from #1,059 to #2,093).
Name StyleMethodology
Jada is classified as Classic Girl Names because it appears in 57% of available years and remains active today, averaging 399 births per year after a historical peak in 2001.Characteristics of the Name Jada
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 4 letters — Short Girl Names
- Starts with
- J — Girl Names Starting with J
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Jada features a two-syllable construction with fluid vowel transitions, creating a contemporary and polished sound. It is strongly identified with the actress Jada Pinkett Smith, who has solidified its current usage in media. This synergy between its streamlined phonetics and its association with a recognizable celebrity results in a Sleek & Modern aesthetic.
Middle Names For Jada
Middle names used with JadaMethodology
Jada is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Jada Nicole · Jada Marie · Jada Renee · Jada Simone · Jada ElizabethView all 731 girl middle names.
- Total 929 middle names used with Jada
- 51 boy middle names used with Jada
- 104 unisex middle names used with Jada
Middle name suggestions for JadaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Jada is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Jada Moore · Jada Mills · Jada Marsh · Jada Marks · Jada Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Jada
Biblical ReferencesMethodology
As one of the Biblical Girl Names, Jada appears 2 times throughout the Bible. The two verses are:
- Old Testament - I Chronicles (1CH 2:28):
And the sons of Onam were Shammai and Jada; and the sons of Shammai: Nadab and Abishur.
- Old Testament - I Chronicles (1CH 2:32):
And the sons of Jada, the brother of Shammai: Jether and Jonathan; and Jether came to his end without sons.
Names Similar to Jada
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Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Judy · Jade · Jodi · View all 78 names
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Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Jayda · Jaida · Jaeda · View all 11 names
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Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Jennifer · Jessica · Janet · View all Top 100 names
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Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names
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Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Jada”
Dictionary Meaning of "Jada"Methodology
A female given name, a 2000s variant of Jade
A male given name, David's second cousin five times removed according to 1 Chronicles 2
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How to Spell Jada in ASL
- J
- a
- d
- a
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