Jade Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Jade has been used for thousands of years to make tools, weapons, and ornaments due to its toughness and beauty​

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A Deep Dive

Jade Overview

Meaning

Stone of the side

Gender

Girl, Gender-neutral

Origin

Spanish

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish word “piedra de la ijada,” meaning “stone of the flank,” referring to the stone’s supposed healing properties. Over time, it evolved into “jade” in English.

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/dʒeɪd/

Popularity

With its global appeal, Jade is a favorite in several nations, including the UK and Canada. In the USA, it ranked within the top 100 for girls in 2023.

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

4 letters

Numerology

11 (Intuitive, Idealistic, Spiritual)

Name Styles

Cool, Popular, Short

Associated Traits

Graceful, serene, nurturing, vibrant

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Jade is highly valued in various cultures, especially in East Asia, where it symbolizes purity, beauty, and strength. In ancient Chinese culture, it was considered a protective stone.

Name Day

March 29th (celebrated in some cultures)
A Deep Dive

Jade Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Jada, Jayda, Jaide, Jadie, Jaden, Jaidyn

Common Nicknames

Jady, Dee, Adey

Diminutives

Jadie, J, JJ, Jay

Famous People

  • Jade Goody
    (British Reality TV Star)
  • Jade Jagger
    (British Jewelry Designer)
  • Jade Thirlwall
    (British Singer)
  • Jade Ewen
    (British Singer and Actress)
  • Jade Pettyjohn
    (American Actress)
  • Jade Roper Tolbert
    (American Reality TV Star)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Jade West
    ("Victorious," TV Series)
  • "Jade Empire"
    (Video Game)
  • Jade Nguyen
    ("Teen Titans," TV Series)
  • Jade
    ("Mortal Kombat," Video Game Series)
  • "Jade"
    (Film)
  • Jade Butler
    ("Young & Hungry," TV Series)

Places

  • Jade City
    (British Columbia, Canada)
  • Jade Mountain
    (Hualien County, Taiwan)
  • Jade Lake
    (Washington, USA)
  • Jade Garden
    (Gyeonggi-do, South Korea)
  • Jade River
    (Lower Saxony, Germany)

What Is the Meaning of Jade?

The name Jade refers to “a valuable green stone,” pointing to a personality that is both vibrant and calm.

What Is the Origin of The Name Jade?

Jade originates from the Spanish word “piedra de ijada.” It was believed to have healing properties for ailments of the loins and kidneys. The name entered the English language in the 19th century, becoming a popular given name by the 20th century.

Jade Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Jade in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#922021#882022#812023
Top 3 Rankings#812023#862002#882022

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Jade

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
202381
(+7 from 2022)
2908
(+23 from 2022)
0.16625
202288
(+4 from 2021)
2885
(+27 from 2021)
0.16090
202192
(+5 from 2020)
2858
(+111 from 2020)
0.15953
202097
(+8 from 2019)
2747
(+31 from 2019)
0.15540
2019105
(+6 from 2018)
2716
(+18 from 2018)
0.14802
2018111
(-1 from 2017)
2698
(-38 from 2017)
0.14508
2017110
(+7 from 2016)
2736
(+36 from 2016)
0.14483
2016117
(+9 from 2015)
2700
(+132 from 2015)
0.13947
2015126
(+13 from 2014)
2568
(+176 from 2014)
0.13163
2014139
(-13 from 2013)
2392
(-194 from 2013)
0.12227
2013126
(-14 from 2012)
2586
(-153 from 2012)
0.13415
2012112
(+1 from 2011)
2739
(+63 from 2011)
0.14122
2011113
(+1 from 2010)
2676
(-49 from 2010)
0.13810
2010114
(+15 from 2009)
2725
(+232 from 2009)
0.13898
2009129
(+1 from 2008)
2493
(-153 from 2008)
0.12311
2008130
(-17 from 2007)
2646
(-390 from 2007)
0.12704
2007113
(-2 from 2006)
3036
(+38 from 2006)
0.14344
2006111
(+2 from 2005)
2998
(+101 from 2005)
0.14341
2005113
(-4 from 2004)
2897
(-154 from 2004)
0.14274
2004109
(-8 from 2003)
3051
(-342 from 2003)
0.15120
2003101
(-15 from 2002)
3393
(-237 from 2002)
0.16911
200286
(+12 from 2001)
3630
(+349 from 2001)
0.18380
200198
(+18 from 2000)
3281
(+416 from 2000)
0.16563
2000116
(+1 from 1999)
2865
(+77 from 1999)
0.14356
1999117
(+8 from 1998)
2788
(+131 from 1998)
0.14321
1998125
(+4 from 1997)
2657
(+165 from 1997)
0.13706
1997129
(+16 from 1996)
2492
(+253 from 1996)
0.13052
1996145
(+21 from 1995)
2239
(+456 from 1995)
0.11678
1995166
(-5 from 1994)
1783
(-161 from 1994)
0.09279
1994161
(-11 from 1993)
1944
(-136 from 1993)
0.09972
1993150
(+31 from 1992)
2080
(+392 from 1992)
0.10550
1992181
(+29 from 1991)
1688
(+276 from 1991)
0.08420
1991210
(+9 from 1990)
1412
(+100 from 1990)
0.06944
1990219
(+20 from 1989)
1312
(+165 from 1989)
0.06386
1989239
(+53 from 1988)
1147
(+292 from 1988)
0.05758
1988292
(-5 from 1987)
855
(-3 from 1987)
0.04446
1987287
(-3 from 1986)
858
(-3 from 1986)
0.04578
1986284
(+44 from 1985)
861
(+135 from 1985)
0.04665
1985328
(+16 from 1984)
726
(+61 from 1984)
0.03932
1984344
(-27 from 1983)
665
(-69 from 1983)
0.03688
1983317
(+57 from 1982)
734
(+120 from 1982)
0.04101
1982374
(+212 from 1981)
614
(+300 from 1981)
0.03384
1981586
(+74 from 1980)
314
(+41 from 1980)
0.01756
1980660
(-25 from 1979)
273
(-1 from 1979)
0.01533
1979635
(+106 from 1978)
274
(+64 from 1978)
0.01590
1978741
(+143 from 1977)
210
(+48 from 1977)
0.01277
1977884
(+39 from 1976)
162
(+21 from 1976)
0.00985
1976923
(-23 from 1975)
141
(-5 from 1975)
0.00897
1975900
(+286 from 1974)
146
(+52 from 1974)
0.00935
19741186
(+175 from 1973)
94
(+21 from 1973)
0.00600
19731361
(-192 from 1972)
73
(-19 from 1972)
0.00470
19721169
(+319 from 1971)
92
(+24 from 1971)
0.00571
19711488
(-182 from 1970)
68
(-14 from 1970)
0.00388
19701306
(+285 from 1969)
82
(+26 from 1969)
0.00448
19691591
(-31 from 1968)
56
(+2 from 1968)
0.00318
19681560
(+192 from 1967)
54
(+11 from 1967)
0.00316
19671752
(+270 from 1966)
43
(+10 from 1966)
0.00250
19662022
(+321 from 1965)
33
(+7 from 1965)
0.00188
19652343
(+574 from 1964)
26
(+7 from 1964)
0.00142
19642917
(-746 from 1963)
19
(-11 from 1963)
0.00097
19632171
(-141 from 1962)
30
(-3 from 1962)
0.00151
19622030
(+39 from 1961)
33
(+1 from 1961)
0.00163
19612069
(+662 from 1960)
32
(+12 from 1960)
0.00154
19602731
(-274 from 1959)
20
(-2 from 1959)
0.00096
19592457
(+49 from 1958)
22
(+1 from 1958)
0.00106
19582506
(+419 from 1957)
21
(+5 from 1957)
0.00102
19572925
(-822 from 1956)
16
(-11 from 1956)
0.00076
19562103
(+532 from 1955)
27
(+9 from 1955)
0.00131
19552635
(+60 from 1954)
18
(+1 from 1954)
0.00090
19542695
(+226 from 1953)
17
(+3 from 1953)
0.00085
19532921
No change from 1952
14
No change from 1952
0.00073
19522921
(-530 from 1951)
14
(-4 from 1951)
0.00074
19512391
(-206 from 1950)
18
(-2 from 1950)
0.00097
19502185
(+329 from 1949)
20
(+4 from 1949)
0.00114
19492514
(-444 from 1948)
16
(-6 from 1948)
0.00091
19482070
(+284 from 1947)
22
(+4 from 1947)
0.00126
19472354
(-795 from 1946)
18
(-14 from 1946)
0.00099
19461559
(-247 from 1945)
32
(-5 from 1945)
0.00198
19451312
(+2742 from 1944)
37
(+31 from 1944)
0.00275
19444054
First SSA data recorded
6
First SSA data recorded
0.00044
19430
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19420
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19410
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19400
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19390
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19380
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19370
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19360
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19350
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19340
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19330
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19320
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19310
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19290
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19270
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19260
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19240
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19230
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19220
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19210
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19200
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Jade

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#532021#542022#502023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#812021#742022#652023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#652021#722022#592023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#1062021#1022022#912023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1052021#852022#922023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1082021#1082022#1352023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#1352021#1302022#1462023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#1402021#1242022#1402023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#792021#712022#712023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#922021#912022#1172023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#792021#712022#552023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#1212021#872022#852023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#862021#892022#1122023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#1232021#1042022#1112023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1022021#1622022#1132023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1262021#1562022#1282023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#842021#1022022#1112023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#742021#982022#792023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#1212021#1482022#1022023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1692021#1632022#1302023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#1292021#2462022#1172023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#1562021#1062022#1242023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#942021#612022#742023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#1342021#1362022#1402023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#1182021#1082022#902023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1062021#1052022#912023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#512021#442022#412023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#1362021#1452022#1292023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#2232021#1562022#1252023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#982021#1832022#1112023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#1932021#2052022#1342023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1082021#482022#882023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#1452021#1852022#1022023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1192021#872022#822023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#2482021#2292022#1472023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#1782021#922022#1382023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#712021#792022#862023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#892021#962022#942023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2022021#1602022#1152023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#1592021#3482022#3242023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1692018#2112019#2152021

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1462020#632022#872023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1912019#922021#1772022

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1862021#1712022#802023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#852021#1292022#1482023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1812009#2492010#1482012

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1032021#632022#1142023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#962018#1912021#2512023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#852021#812022#872023

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1152011#812017#932021

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1162009#912013#872022

Popularity Rankings for Jade in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#12020#12021#12022

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#342003#132020

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#202020#162021#192022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#232020#222021#242022

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#982021#852022#712023

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#892012#992013#962014

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#1272020#1132021#1032022

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1252021#1242022#1442023

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#1352020#1492021

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#1412012#1432013#1882014

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#1642021#1832022#2222023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#4242019#2462020#3912023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#2702021#3172022#3642023

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#3002021#3412022#4062023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3472017#4062019#4292020

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#3912023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#5192019#6242020#6542021

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#7112016

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Jade a Name for Boys or Girls?

Traditionally seen as a girl’s name, Jade is gaining popularity for boys too. Its gemstone origin appeals to both genders, symbolizing beauty and strength.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Jade

Jade in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Jade Goody (Reality TV Star, 1981–2009): A British reality TV star who rose to fame on "Big Brother" and later became a public figure for cancer awareness.
  • Jade Jagger (Jewelry Designer, born 1971): A British jewelry designer and former model, also the daughter of Mick Jagger.
  • Jade Thirlwall (Singer, born 1992): A British singer and member of the girl group Little Mix.
  • Jade Ewen (Singer, born 1988): A British singer and actress who represented the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009.
  • Jade Pettyjohn (Actress, born 2000): An American actress best known for her role in the TV series "School of Rock."
  • Jade Roper Tolbert (Reality TV Star, born 1986): An American reality TV star who appeared on "The Bachelor" and "Bachelor in Paradise."
  • Jade North (Soccer Player, born 1982): An Australian soccer player and former captain of the national team.
  • Jade Carey (Gymnast, born 2000): An American gymnast who competed in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
  • Jade Anouka (Actress, born 1990): A British actress noted for her work in theater and television.
  • Jade Chynoweth (Dancer, born 1998): An American dancer and actress who appeared in the "Step Up" series.
  • Jade Raymond (Video Game Producer, born 1975): A Canadian video game producer, known for her work on the "Assassin's Creed" series.
  • Jade Cargill (Wrestler, born 1992): An American professional wrestler competing in All Elite Wrestling (AEW).
  • Jade Barbosa (Gymnast, born 1991): A Brazilian artistic gymnast who has competed in multiple World Championships and the Olympics.
  • Jade Jones (Taekwondo Athlete, born 1993): A British taekwondo athlete who won gold medals at the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympics.
  • Jade West ("Victorious," 2010 TV Series): Jade West navigates the drama and challenges of attending Hollywood Arts High School.
  • "Jade Empire" (2005 Video Game): An action role-playing game where players explore a fantastical world inspired by Chinese mythology.
  • Jade Nguyen ("Teen Titans," 2003 TV Series): Also known as Cheshire, Jade is a skilled assassin with a complex relationship with her sister, Artemis.
  • Jade ("Mortal Kombat," 1992 Video Game Series): A fierce and loyal warrior who fights to protect her realm from evil forces.
  • "Jade" (1995 Film): A thriller that follows a district attorney as he unravels a web of murder and political intrigue linked to a mysterious woman named Jade.
  • Jade Butler ("Young & Hungry," 2014 TV Series): A character who adds to the comedic and romantic antics in the life of a young food blogger.
  • Jade Fox ("Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," 2000 Film): A former lover and foe in this martial arts epic, seeking vengeance and redemption.
  • "Jade: Dragon's Eye" (2017 Novel): A thrilling fantasy novel about a young girl named Jade who discovers her destiny to protect a mystical dragon.
  • Jade Sutherland ("Home and Away," 1988 TV Series): A spirited and adventurous character in the Australian soap opera.
  • Jade Adams ("Jade's Adventure," 2019 Children's Book): A heartwarming story of Jade Adams, a curious girl who embarks on an adventure to save her village.
  • Jade City (British Columbia, Canada): A small community in northern British Columbia famous for its jade mining.
  • Jade Mountain (Hualien County, Taiwan): The highest peak in Taiwan and East Asia, offering breathtaking views and hiking trails.
  • Jade Lake (Washington, USA): A beautiful alpine lake located in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness area.
  • Jade Valley (Shaanxi, China): A scenic valley with lush greenery and historic sites.
  • Jade Garden (Gyeonggi-do, South Korea): A European-style garden offering a variety of plant species and themed landscapes.
  • Jade River (Lower Saxony, Germany): A river flowing through Lower Saxony, featuring picturesque landscapes.
  • Jade Park (Arizona, USA): A community park in Chandler, Arizona, with recreational facilities and open spaces.
  • Jade Museum (San José, Costa Rica): A museum housing one of the world's largest collections of pre-Columbian jade artifacts.

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