Declining since 2019, #1,352 for boys today.
Popularity of Jad since 1968
Babies named Jad per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 14 |
| 1970s | 96 |
| 1980s | 134 |
| 1990s | 257 |
| 2000s | 699 |
| 2010s | 1,572 |
| 2020s | 1,046 |
Meaning & origin
Jad is an Arabic name meaning 'excellence' or 'generosity,' derived from the root J-Y-D. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1968, and its popularity peaked in 2020, when it reached its highest rank. Since 2019, however, its usage has been declining. In 2025, Jad ranked 1352, with approximately 1 in 12,288 newborn boys receiving the name. The name is most common in Michigan, New Jersey, and Massachusetts, reflecting concentrations of Arab-American communities. Jad remains a recognizable but uncommon choice, offering a strong, concise sound with a positive meaning.
Jad derives from the Arabic root J-Y-D, which conveys notions of excellence, generosity, and goodness. The name has been used across the Arabic-speaking world, particularly in the Levant and North Africa. In the United States, Jad has seen use since the late 1960s, primarily among Arab-American families.
Where Jad is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Jad” around the world
Where Jad lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
255
babies in 2024
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Quebec
42
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Sibling names for Jad
Names that share Jad's style, for a brother or sister.
