Jada
97% girls · 3% boys
About Jada
Jada is one of those rare names that has a completely different root and meaning in its male and female versions. The male Jada is an obscure Biblical figure, a descendant of Judah. The female Jada is Spanish for jade and is much more common in English-speaking countries.
Jada for girls#1201 US
Long used in Spanish-speaking countries, this strong but feminine name was jump-started here by the rise of actress Jada Pinkett Smith. The Italian Giada is a popular variation. In the Bible, the name Jada was borne by a man and has a different root and meaning: It's Hebrew and means "he knows".
Pronounced JAH-duh.
As of November 2026, Jada ranked #12778 for boys and #1201 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3319 for boys in 2004 and #75 for girls in 2001, Nameberry popularity #858 for boys.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #291 | 1,120 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #302 | 1,068 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | #395 | 840 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | #423 | 751 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | #392 | 780 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | #468 | 669 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | #540 | 558 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | #684 | 425 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #836 | 336 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | #1,031 | 246 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | #1,224 | 192 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | #1,201 | 190 |
World rankings
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Famous Jadas
- Jada Koren Pinkett SmithGirl
American actress
- Jada RowlandGirl
American actress
- Jada FireGirl
American adult film actress
- Jada Li (b. 2003)Girl
daughter of actor Jet Li
- Jada Bettis (b. 2006)Girl
daughter of NFL player Jerome Bettis
- Jada Smith (b. 2008)Girl
daughter of rugby league player Cameron Smith
- Jada Elle Lynch (b. 2008)Girl
daughter of athletes Brian Lynch and Kim Clijsters
- Jada Love Bega (b. 2009)Girl
daughter of singer Lou Bega
- Jada Marie Willis (b. 2010)Girl
12th child (8th daughter) of family band, The Willis Clan
- Jada Valentina Karlovic (b. 2011)Girl
daughter of tennis player Ivo Karlovic