Jade: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Named for the precious green gemstone, this name is sleek, strong, and naturally beautiful.
Jade as a Girl Name
- Origin
- Spanish
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #56
- Peak
- #86 in 2002
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Jade Means
Jade is a girl name of Spanish origin. Named for the precious green gemstone, this name is sleek, strong, and naturally beautiful.
How Popular Jade Is
Jade currently ranks #56 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #86 in 2002. It is rising.
Good to Know About Jade
- Jade is one of the most revered stones in Chinese culture, symbolizing purity.
- Mick Jagger's daughter Jade helped popularize the name in the 1970s.
- The word comes from the Spanish piedra de ijada, meaning stone of the flank.
Jade as a Unisex Name
- Origin
- Spanish
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #2428
- Peak
- #728 in 1978
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Jade Means
Jade is a unisex name of Spanish origin. The precious green stone, treasured for luck and harmony.
How Popular Jade Is
Jade currently ranks #2428 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #728 in 1978. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Jade
- At its most popular, Jade reached #728 in the U.S. in 1978.
- Jade is a name from the Spanish-speaking world.
- Part of the beloved nature-name trend.
Names Like Jade
Other Spanish names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Jade
Spanish names that pair well as a brother or sister to Jade.
Questions About Jade
What does Jade mean?
Jade is a girl name of Spanish origin. Named for the precious green gemstone, this name is sleek, strong, and naturally beautiful.
How popular is Jade?
Jade currently ranks #56 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #86 in 2002. It is rising.
Where does Jade come from?
Jade comes from Spanish roots. Jade is one of the most revered stones in Chinese culture, symbolizing purity.
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