Jade
Jade is a girls' name of Spanish origin meaning “the green gemstone jade.” It ranked #95 in the United States in 2025. From the Spanish piedra de la ijada, stone of the bowels, from a belief that jade laid on the stomach could cure colic.
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how do you pronounce Jade?
JAYD
where does the name Jade come from?
From the stone, named from the Spanish piedra de la ijada, stone of the bowels, after a belief that jade laid on the stomach would cure colic in infants.
The gem has been treasured in Chinese, Mesoamerican and Māori cultures for millennia, and as a name it evokes cool green beauty.
how popular is this name?
Jade has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 51 years since 1975. It peaked at #80 in 2023, and ranked #95 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #95 |
| 2024 | #84 |
| 2023 | #80 |
| 2022 | #88 |
| 2021 | #92 |
| 2020 | #97 |
| 2019 | #105 |
| 2018 | #111 |
| 2017 | #110 |
| 2016 | #117 |
| 2010 | #114 |
| 2000 | #116 |
| 1990 | #219 |
| 1980 | #659 |
| 1975 | #899 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Jade fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Jade
The name has been in general use since the 1970s. It has also occasionally been a male name, usually through confusion with Jed rather than from the stone.
what are the nicknames and variants of Jade?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Jade?
- Jade Jagger (designer)
- Jade Thirlwall (singer)
what names are similar to Jade?
what names go well with Jade?
Sibling names that share Jade's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Jade
What does the name Jade mean?
Jade means “the green gemstone jade”.
What is the origin of the name Jade?
Jade comes from the Spanish naming tradition. Related forms include Jada, Jaide and Jayde.
How popular is the name Jade?
Jade ranked #95 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2023, at #80, and it has spent 51 years in the top 1,000 since 1975.
Is Jade a boy or girl name?
Jade is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Jade?
Jade is pronounced JAYD, with 1 syllable.
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