Baby Names Gender-Neutral Names Jade Name Meaning Learn more about the meaning, origin, and popularity of the name Jade. By Toketemu Ohwovoriole Published on July 16, 2024 Fact checked by Karen Cilli In This Article View All In This Article How Popular Is the Name Jade? Name Variations Similar Names Suggested Sibling Names Famous People Named Jade Close Jade is a unique and beautiful name derived from the gemstone of the same name. The jade gemstone is commonly used in jewelry making and works of art. The name is from the Spanish phrase piedra de la ijada, which means “stone of the colic” or “stone of the side.” The name came from the belief that the green gemstone could cure colic in babies when it was placed on their stomachs. The name Jade can also simply mean "precious gemstone." Jade belongs to a popular category of names that take after gemstones like Ruby, Amethyst, and Amber. Some people also think that the name has English origins. Origin: The name Jade is believed to have English and Spanish origins. Gender: Jade has traditionally been considered a unisex name but is used most often for girls.Pronunciation: jeyd Editor's Note Although many baby names are separated by gender, Parents believes that sex does not need to play a role in your name selection process. It’s important to select a name that you feel suits your new baby the best. How Popular Is the Name Jade? Jade became a popular given name across the world in the 1970s. Although it was initially a unisex name, the name is now predominantly used for girls. Jade is a unique name and has been featured in several lists of popular baby names in the United States. In the 1990s, it was one of the top 25 most popular names for girls in England and Wales. The name Jade has also steadily risen in popularity in the United States. According to the Social Security Administration's data, Jade ranked as the No. 81 most popular girl's name in the US in 2023. Name Variations Some of the most common variations of the name Jade include: Giada (Italian) Jada (English) Jadeana Jadra Jady Jaida (English) Jayda (English) Jayde (English) Jaydee Jaydra Jhadira Zhade (French) Similar Names If you are thinking of naming your baby Jade, but want some other options with a similar feel to consider before you make your choice, check out this list: Amethyst Amber Autumn Belle Iris Ivy Jane Jaiden Jasmine June Lavender Luna Raven Sage Willow Suggested Sibling Names If you’ve decided to name your baby Jade, here are some great names to give their siblings that have a similar feel: Chloe Isabella Jacob James Jasmine Jonathan Jordyn Julian Madison Ruby Famous People Named Jade Jade is a beautiful name for your baby. If you are wondering who else in the world shares the same name with your baby, here are some famous people named Jade. Famous female Jades Jade Bird, English singer and songwriter Jade Cole, American print and fashion model Jade Ewen, British singer and actress and a member of the girl band SugarbabesJade Goody, British reality star Jade MacRae, Australian singer Jade Raymond, Canadian video game creator Jade Snow Wong, Chinese-American ceramic artist and writer Jade Thirlwall, English singer and member of the girl band Little Mix Famous male Jades Jade C. Bell, Canadian actor Jade Dernbach, South African cricket player Jade Gresham, Australian footballer Jade Rawlings, Australian footballer More Baby Names Still searching for the perfect baby name? Check out these related baby name lists for even more options: Top 1,000 Baby Girl Names Nature Baby Names 100 Color Baby Names Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit Sources Parents uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. Popular Baby Names. Social Security Administration. 2024.