Jade
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Jade is a Spanish name meaning “stone of the side”. It is a popular name, predominantly used for girls, with 97.61% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Jade
Jade is a name of Spanish origin, derived from the term 'piedra de la ijada', which refers to a mineral prized for its distinct green color. The stone was historically associated with healing properties in various cultures before the term entered the English language in the sixteenth century. It emerged as a given name in the twentieth century, reflecting an appreciation for the stone's cultural and aesthetic value.
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Gender Usage of the Name Jade
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Jade is predominantly used as a name for girls. Approximately 97.61% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Jade
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
Jade 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 1.1K births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 3.2K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 485 births |
| Australia | Popular | 1 in every 1.1K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Jade ranked #122 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #105 in 2024 — a drop of 17 places. Jade maintains a steady presence among commonly used names.
Historically, its best recorded position was #22 in 2002. Its lowest recorded position was #2,821 in 1965. Over the last 8 years (2017–2025) the name fell 8 places (from #83 to #122).
Name StyleMethodology
Jade is classified as Classic Girl Names because it appears in 61% of available years and remains active today, averaging 3,572 births per year after a historical peak in 2003.Characteristics of the Name Jade
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 1 syllable — One-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 4 letters — Short Girl Names
- Starts with
- J — Girl Names Starting with J
- Ends with
- e — Girl Names Ending in “e”
Name AestheticMethodology
Jade features a single syllable and a sharp consonant closure, resulting in a bold and concise sound. Its association with the ornamental mineral used in high-end jewelry anchors it firmly in a Glamorous & Luxury aesthetic. This direct connection to a precious stone gives the name a Glamorous & Luxury impression.
Middle Names For Jade
Middle names used with JadeMethodology
Jade is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Jade Elizabeth · Jade Nicole · Jade Marie · Jade Alexis · Jade AlexandriaView all 504 girl middle names.
- Total 697 middle names used with Jade
- 65 boy middle names used with Jade
- 97 unisex middle names used with Jade
Middle name suggestions for JadeMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Jade is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “l”.
Examples: Jade Laura · Jade Linda · Jade Lasha · Jade Lanae · Jade Lucia. View all 261 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Jade
Flower AssociationsMethodology
As one of the Flower-Inspired Girl Names, Jade also appears as the common name of Jade Cicada-flower (Iris ensata Thunb.) in the Iridaceae family.
Tree AssociationsMethodology
The name Jade, one of the Tree-Inspired Girl Names, also appears as the common name of Red Jade Vine (Mucuna bennettii F.Muell.) in the Fabaceae family.
Additional Natural MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 13 biological records matching the name Jade. Browse all matching records with their scientific names and taxonomic details.
Names Similar to Jade
Sound Like Jade Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Judy · Jodi · Jada · View all 78 names
Spelled Like Jade Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Jayde · Jaide · Jadie · View all 10 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Jennifer · Jessica · Janet · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Jade Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Mildred · Gertrude · Winifred · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Ruth · Grace · Joyce · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Jade”
Dictionary Meaning of "Jade"Methodology
A female given name from English
Examples
- Emily. Em-il-y, three syllables, like a knock on the door of destiny. Such an odd, old-fashioned name, compared to those Kylies and Traceys and Jades — names that reeked of Impulse and grease and stood out in gaudy neon colours —
Translations
The name Jade has 7 translations, for example: in French it is rendered as female given name, etc..
More Info
How to Spell Jade in ASL
- J
- a
- d
- e
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