JADA  (JADE-a)

Gender: F
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: "jade"

Popularity in 2008: #110

Long used in Spanish-speaking countries, this strong but feminine name was jump-started here by the rise of actress Jada Pinkett Smith.

Variations:
Jaidah, Jaydah, Jayda, Jaedah, Jaeda, Jaida, Jadah, Jadia, Jadeh

Jada is being discussed in our message boards:

• Popular names you just don't 'get'.
• Triple A, Triple B, Triple C... Girls!
• narrowing my list...need help
• Mei-Ling's first name!
• The list... PLEASE help me decide

Read Nameberry blog posts about Jada:

• EMMA'S DAUGHTERS
• BEYOND AVA & AIDEN IS BORN
• AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERO NAMES
• NEW YORK BABY NAMES
• ADA: OUT BEFORE IT'S IN?