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Jade

JAYD (English) ; ZHAD (French)
Spanish
"stone of the side"
Sophie Kihm
By Sophie Kihm
Updated Mon Sep 22 2025

Jade Origin and Meaning

The name Jade is a girl's name of Spanish origin meaning "stone of the side".

As a precious stone, Jade is known for its cool green hues, its importance in Chinese art, and its ability to transmit wisdom, confidence, and clarity. As a name, however, Jade is a 90s throwback in the UK, a Top 5 choice in France, and a returning gem in the US right now.

Deriving from the Spanish phrase Piedra de la ijada, the name Jade means "stone of the side" or "stone of the flank" as it was once believed that jade could cure renal colic. While this might not be the most glamorous of meanings, it does give the name some extra history.

Jade has been used to make carvings since Neolithic times, but as a given name, it only took off in the 1970s, when Mick and Bianca Jagger chose it for their daughter.

Originally used as a unisex name, the number of girls called Jade soon outweighed the number of boys, and with the rise of Jaden, it hasn't been (statistically) unisex since the early 2000s.

Trendier than vintage Pearl, but more grounded than Sapphire or Topaz, Jade fits in well with other popular choices. Both a word-name like Scarlett and a one-syllable option like Maeve, Jade feels just as right next to an Audrey or a Claire as it does to a Reese or a Kinsley.

A big favorite in France, where it has ranked in the Top 10 since the mid-2000s, Jade is also well-loved in Belgium, Quebec, the Netherlands, and Monaco. In the US, it has had a shakier history, rising and falling on the charts. Now, though, it's at its peak in the Top 100, and given to nearly 3000 babies every year.

Notable Jades include singer Jade Thirlwall, originally from the group Little Mix; Jade Ewen of the Sugarbabes; Jade, one of the original Bratz Dolls.; and Jane Goody, a TV personality, often remembered for openly sharing her cervical cancer diagnosis, which led to more people being tested and treated sooner.

If you love Jade, but want some more inspiration, you could consider the Italian variant, Giada. You might also like another gemstone name, like Opal or Garnet, a French favorite, like Romy, Ambre, Roxane or Zelie, or a throwback British choice, like Chelsea, Jodie, Demi, or Tia.

# 84 in the US

Jade Rank in US Top 1000

# 229 on Nameberry

Jade Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

Popularity of the name Jade

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Famous People Named Jade

  • Jade Amelia Thirlwall
    English singer of Little Mix
  • Jade Cerisa Lorraine Goody
    English reality TV personality ("Big Brother")
  • Jade Marner
    English actress
  • Marie
    Jade Lauriault, Canadian ice dancer who competes for France
  • Jade Sheena Jezebel Jagger
    English jewelry designer; daughter of singer Mick Jagger
  • Jade Nicole Ramsey
    English actress
  • Jade Louise Ewen
    English singer of the Sugababes
  • Jade Aurora MacRae
    Australian soul singer
  • Jade Valerie Villalon
    American singer of Sweetbox
  • Jade Kathleen Sharif
    English actress
  • Jade Chantel Cole
    American model
  • Jade Kwan
    Hong Kong singer
  • Jade Chynoweth
    American actress
  • Jade Jones
    male British singer
  • Jade Roper
    American reality TV personality of "The Bachelor"
  • Jade Ellis Moore
    English football player
  • Jade Adams (b. 1981)
    daughter of wrestlers Chris Adams and Lady Blossom
  • Jade Michelle Hart (b. 1983)
    daughter of pro wrestler Bret Hart
  • Jade Ventura (b. 1984) daughter of pro wrestler
    politician and TV personality Jesse Ventura
  • Jade Mathis (b. 1985)
    daughter of TV judge Greg Mathis
  • Jade Neville (b. 1992)
    daughter of actress Sally Farmiloe and Jeremy Neville
  • Jade Odette Désirée Smet (b. 2004)
    daughter of singer Johnny Hallyday
  • Jade Grace Iginla (b. 2004)
    daughter of ice hockey player Jarome Iginla
  • Jade Horcroff (b. 2005)
    daughter of ice hockey player Shawn Horcroff
  • Jade Marie De Laurentiis Thompson (b. 2008)
    daughter of TV chef Giada De Laurentiis and designer Todd Thompson
  • Jade Williams (b. 2011)
    daughter of ice hockey player Jason Williams
  • Jade Ryann Alferio (b. 2012)
    quintuplet daughter of Jake and Leann Alferio
  • Jade Giroud (b. 2013)
    daughter of footballer Olivier Giroud
  • Jade Puget (male)
    American guitarist for punk/rock group AFI
  • Jade Picon
    (b. 2001) Brazilian teen influecer

The name Jade in Pop Culture

  • Jade West
    character on TV's "Victorious"
  • Jade
    Jackie's niece on animated series "Jackie Chan Adventures"
  • Jade Harley
    character in webcomic Homestuck
  • Jade Nguyen/ Cheshire
    villainess in DC Comics
  • Jade
    character in video game "Mortal Kombat"
  • Jade
    one of the original core four Bratz dolls introduced in 2001
  • Jade
    heroine of 2003 game "Beyond Good and Evil"
  • Mara Jade
    character in the Star Wars Legends
  • Jade Butterfield
    main character in the movie “Endless Love"
  • Jade Erickson
    the real name of Fox in "The Otherworld Trilogy" book series by Lacy Sheridan
  • Jade Aldemir
    character in the video game "Dying Light"
  • Princess Jade
    character in the video game Dragon Quest XI

International Variations of the name Jade

  • Giada
    Italian