Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
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#5
Jada
GirlAmerican (modern coinage), Hebrew
- Meaning
- uncertain (origin disputed)
- Origin
- American (modern coinage), Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- JAY-duh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,201
- US babies 2025
- 190
- Best rank
- #75 (2001)
- Peak year
- 2005
Meaning and origin of Jada
Jada is usually linked to American (modern coinage) and Hebrew roots, but its original meaning is uncertain.
Jada is a name with an uncertain story. A biblical Jada appears briefly in a genealogy in the Books of Chronicles, a male name from Hebrew, but the modern girls' name probably owes more to American naming trends than to that source. Many parents associate it with jade, the green gemstone, though there is no direct link in the name's history. Jada rose to popularity in the late twentieth century, helped by actress Jada Pinkett Smith. It is short, stylish and easy to say, with variants such as Jayda and Jaida.
Popularity over time
Jada first appears in US Social Security records in 1920. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 53 different years, starting in 1969. Its best national rank was #75 in 2001, and the most babies received it in 2005, when 4,267 were named Jada. In 2025, 190 babies were named Jada, and it ranked #1,201 nationally. That is 82% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #5,328 in 1920, #817 in 1980, #84 in 2000, #128 in 2010, and #1,201 in 2025. Of the 67,400 US girls named Jada since records began, 55% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 12,413 babies. Since 2010, 14,362 more have been named Jada.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Isabel, Natalia, Maya, Jayla, and Adriana.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Jada ranked highest in Iowa, Alabama, and Louisiana.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | #528 | 6 |
| Alabama | #668 | 7 |
| Louisiana | #821 | 5 |
| South Carolina | #830 | 5 |
| Florida | #843 | 19 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Jada is usually pronounced JAY-duh, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with J and ends in “-da”.
Middle names for Jada
A few middle names that flow with Jada: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Jada
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jada mean?
Jada is usually linked to American (modern coinage) and Hebrew roots, but its original meaning is uncertain.
What is the origin of the name Jada?
Jada has modern American and Hebrew roots. Jada is a name with an uncertain story.
Is Jada a popular name?
Not especially. Jada ranked #1,201 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Jada a boy or girl name?
Jada is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Jada?
Jada is usually pronounced JAY-duh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings