Declining since 2004, #1,200 for girls today.
Popularity of Jada since 1920
Babies named Jada per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 168 |
| 1960s | 782 |
| 1970s | 1,804 |
| 1980s | 1,759 |
| 1990s | 11,424 |
| 2000s | 37,080 |
| 2010s | 12,413 |
| 2020s | 1,949 |
Meaning & origin
Jada first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1920 but gained widespread usage in the 1990s, reaching its peak rank in 2005. Since 2004, the name has been on a falling trajectory, though it remains familiar. In 2025, Jada ranked 1,200th, with about 1 in 8,459 baby girls given the name, a decline from earlier decades. Its top states include Iowa, Alabama, and Louisiana, reflecting a southern and midwestern appeal. The name's modern, melodic sound and celebrity association have made it a lasting choice even as its popularity wanes.
Jada likely emerged as a modern English coinage in the 20th century, possibly influenced by the name Jade (from the gemstone) or as a variant of the Hebrew name Yadid, meaning 'beloved.' Its use was popularized in the 1990s by actress Jada Pinkett Smith. The name has since become established across English-speaking countries.
Where Jada is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Jada” around the world
Where Jada lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jay, Jadie
Sibling names for Jada
Names that share Jada's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Aaliyah, Maya, Zara, Nia, Leila, Alaysia, Aniya, Ashanti, Chyna, Desirea, Destinee, Destiney, Eboni, Iyanna, Janae, Janay, Keila, Keonna, Keyla, Kiana, Kianna, Kimora, Lakeisha, Lakesha, Miyah, Shanequa, Tamia, Tianna, Anylah, Breona, Daija, Dajah, Danasia, Danesha, Daysha, Emoni, Jakira, Jakiyah, Jalynn, Jalyssa, Jamaya, Jamika, Jenae, Kaniya, Karisma, Keesha, Keiana, Keyana, Keyanna, Keyona, Kiarah, Kiarra, Kiyah, Kyana, Kyanna, Makala, Makaylah, Makyla, Mekayla, Miesha, Mikaylah, Nakeisha, Navaeh, Nyesha, Rayla, Shamari, Sheyla, Shiann, Taisha, Tamya, Tiera, Tiona, Tyonna, Alahni, Alainah, Anyiah, Breyona, Chardae, Charde, Chyla, Daeja, Daejah, Daesha, Dakayla, Dashia, Deniya, Deshay, Destanee, Destyne, Deziray, Jacara, Jaionna, Jakia, Jakyla, Jalah, Jalaysia, Jaleen, Jaleigha, Jalisha, Jalysa, Jamara, Jamelia, Jameria, Jamica, Janaye, Janyiah, Jasiyah, Jasmen, Jayah, Jayma, Jenaya, Jeniah, Kadesha, Kaisha, Kamika, Kaneesha, Keairra, Keondra, Keshawna, Keyaira, Keyera, Keyri, Khiara, Kiahna, Kiasia, Kiauna, Kieara, Kiyanna, Kyaira, Kyasia, Lakeya, Lakira, Lamaria, Layanna, Leasia, Makhia, Makyah, Marshae, Mikiah, Miyanna, Mkayla, Monay, Monesha, Myiesha, Mykia, Najae, Nakya, Nakyla, Nevaeha, Nevayah, Nikiya, Nyisha, Quianna, Samyra, Shakeria, Shakeya, Shaleah, Shanai, Shanyah, Shanyia, Shatia, Shaylah, Sheniqua, Shian, Shina, Taijah, Tajae, Tajanae, Tamiah, Taniesha, Tashay, Tashayla, Taysha, Teaira, Teairra, Teana, Terika, Teyanna, Tiahna, Tiandra, Tiarah, Timika, Tiwana, Tiyanna, Tkeyah, Tykeria, Tykia, Tylia, Tysha, Tytianna, Aiyonna, Alayshia, Caniya, Chanise, Chaunte, Chiana, Chianne, Ciearra, Cierrah, Daijah, Daijha, Dajanique, Dalaysia, Danaisha, Dashae, Dashayla, Dazia, Deairra, Deaja, Deashia, Deijah, Dekayla, Demiah, Deshauna, Deshayla, Deztiny, Ebonique, Elbony, Eyanna, Jaala, Jabrea, Jadia, Jahliyah, Jakaya, Jakaylah, Jakeira, Jakera, Jalea, Jalexis, Jamekia, Jamese, Jameya, Jamilex, Janeece, Jarae, Jasa, Jatara, Jmya, Jonnae, Jordie, Katoya, Kayona, Kearah, Keauna, Keaundra, Keia, Keiarra, Keishia, Keoshia, Kesi, Keyarra, Keyerra, Keyoni, Kianah, Kiarrah, Kiearra, Kierrah, Kiyla, Kyeisha, Kyerra, Kyonna, Ladaisha, Lakeita, Lakrisha, Lakya, Lashai, Lashaya, Layonna, Leniyah, Letoya, Mahkayla, Makila, Mariha, Mekhia, Mikea, Mikyah, Mylin, Najai, Nakea, Niaomi, Nijae, Nykeria, Semaja, Shabria, Shakiera, Shanieka, Shataya, Shenae, Siearra, Taesha, Tahisha, Takeia, Takya, Tanajah, Teasia, Tianah, Trenae, Tyeasha, Tyia, Tyjah, Tykira, Tymesha, Tynisa, Tyshae, Tyshay, Denyla, Jadaya, Jadi, Jakeya, Javae, Jessel, Katoria, Keliah, Lakaya, Niasha, Tykera, Akaylah, Akaysha, Amarria, Anaysha, Anecia, Aniesha, Aundraya, Breeonna, Breniya, Breshay, Brieonna, Cailah, Cheyna, Dajae, Dajai, Dajha, Dashay, Deaisha, Dejana, Dejha, Deyona, Dyonna, Elayjah, Enijah, Geniyah, Jacayla, Jadalee, Jadda, Jadea, Jahnai, Jaiona, Jaleea, Jamacia, Jamarria, Jameia, Jamise, Janayia, Janaysha, Jannae, Javia, Jeda, Jetaun, Jhayla, Jkayla, Jonay, Joniya, Kadeisha, Kayela, Keiarah, Keiyana, Kenyia, Kenyona, Keondria, Keshara, Keyairra, Keyanah, Keyasha, Keyira, Keyshawna, Keyunna, Khianna, Kiamesha, Kiondra, Kwana, Kyarah, Kyiesha, Laneya, Lataja, Leeasia, Makilah, Michiah, Mieshia, Mikailah, Mykeria, Naijah, Naje, Nashea, Nataki, Neosha, Nikiah, Nikyla, Nychelle, Nyiesha, Qianna, Quantasia, Raianna, Rashay, Serria, Shadai, Shaday, Shakeera, Shakirra, Shakyia, Shalay, Shalicia, Shamecka, Shamyia, Shaquel, Shaquilla, Shavonte, Shawnae, Shenay, Syleena, Takeyah, Takiera, Takyla, Tameya, Tanaiya, Tanaysha, Taneia, Taneya, Tashae, Tashyra, Tayja, Tayvia, Teiara, Temia, Tenesia, Tiaja, Tiearra, Tniya, Tniyah, Tomesha, Tyiana, Tyianna, Yazmyne
Brothers: Jaylen, Mason, Elijah, Caden, Isaiah, Ayden, Darrius, Davion, Deon, Devante, Devonte, Isiah, Jacory, Jamar, Jamarcus, Jamari, Jamarion, Jamarius, Jamelle, Jamere, Jaquan, Javen, Javon, Jayceon, Jaylan, Keshawn, Keyon, Kyree, Malique, Marquan, Rashawn, Tevin, Travon, Treveon, Trevon, Tyree, Tyshawn, Dajon, Damario, Dasean, Dashaun, Dashawn, Davante, Daveon, Davonta, Daymon, Dayshawn, Dejon, Demari, Demarius, Deontae, Desean, Deshon, Devaughn, Devonta, Devontae, Diante, Isaih, Jadarius, Jailen, Jakai, Jakobe, Jamarr, Jameer, Jamier, Jarell, Jayvon, Jermain, Jerron, Jerson, Jevon, Jomar, Jonte, Jovon, Juwan, Kavon, Keandre, Keion, Kemari, Kentrell, Keonte, Keshaun, Keshon, Keyshawn, Lavonte, Martavious, Mehki, Rashaun, Rasheen, Roshawn, Savon, Shemar, Tahj, Taquan, Tashawn, Tavaris, Tavion, Tavon, Terrion, Travion, Trevion, Treyvon, Tyquan, Tyreese, Tyreke, Tyrik, Tyriq, Tyshon, Tywan, Alonte, Antawn, Aveon, Breyon, Cartez, Daeshawn, Daevon, Daijon, Daivon, Darrious, Dashun, Davontay, Dayron, Dayveon, Deandrae, Dearius, Deavon, Dejaun, Demonta, Demontre, Derion, Derrius, Devone, Devontay, Diamonte, Diquan, Dmarion, Dontez, Donyae, Drequan, Gavon, Isayah, Issaiah, Jabree, Jaevion, Jahmal, Jahmar, Jahvon, Jaiquan, Jaivon, Jakeem, Jalan, Jamaar, Jamare, Jamaree, Jamarious, Jamaris, Jamarkus, Jamaul, Jamez, Jaquay, Jaquon, Jarel, Jarmaine, Javante, Javar, Javonta, Jawaun, Jawon, Jawuan, Jaymar, Jayon, Jayro, Jemar, Jeremih, Jeren, Jevonte, Jontae, Josiyah, Kashaun, Keishawn, Kendarius, Keonta, Keontae, Kesean, Keshun, Kevion, Keyshaun, Khyri, Kyjuan, Kyrese, Kyshawn, Ledarius, Londell, Makel, Maleik, Maliek, Marsean, Marshaun, Montae, Nashawn, Quavon, Quintez, Ramell, Raysean, Rayshaun, Rayshon, Saquan, Shavar, Tarell, Tavarus, Taveon, Tayveon, Tevon, Tijuan, Trayon, Trayvion, Tremon, Trequan, Treshon, Trevell, Treyon, Tyaire, Tyrece, Tyreece, Tyshun, Tyvon, Tywon, Anquan, Ashaun, Daejon, Daesean, Daeshaun, Daion, Daishaun, Daivion, Daquarius, Davarius, Daviyon, Davonn, Dayshon, Deaaron, Deadrian, Dejean, Demontae, Demontez, Deshane, Devondre, Dezmon, Dionta, Donyea, Dreshaun, Dvon, Izayiah, Jaelan, Jahson, Jailon, Jaion, Jaishaun, Jakel, Jakell, Jakhai, Jamarco, Jamario, Jamaury, Jamian, Jamond, Jamonte, Jamori, Jaquin, Jaquis, Jaray, Jaree, Jarian, Jarmal, Jarmar, Jasai, Jasan, Jashun, Jastin, Jauan, Javares, Javaughn, Javaun, Javius, Jayjay, Jaymen, Jaymon, Jceon, Jejuan, Jemari, Jequan, Jmari, Jovonte, Jshawn, Juquan, Jvon, Jyair, Kaheem, Kashon, Kayon, Kedarius, Keeshawn, Keishaun, Keishon, Kejuan, Kelvon, Kemar, Kentavius, Kewon, Keyandre, Keyondre, Keysean, Kiandre, Kiante, Kijuan, Kishawn, Krishawn, Kshawn, Ladarian, Ladarion, Lavontae, Maciah, Mahlik, Markise, Marquay, Marshon, Marshun, Maurion, Mekai, Melquan, Montavius, Nakeem, Nashaun, Nyshawn, Quamir, Quron, Raequan, Roshon, Saivon, Sequan, Shaquil, Tajon, Tayquan, Tayshon, Tayvian, Tevion, Teyon, Tiyon, Traevon, Traveon, Tresean, Trevante, Trevaughn, Trevaun, Trevone, Trevonn, Tyheim, Tyquez, Tyray, Tyreek, Tyronn, Vashaun, Zaevion, Adonte, Dontai, Jaeshawn, Jakolby, Javel, Jshaun, Quayshawn, Alquan, Antowan, Artrell, Bijon, Coreyon, Daishon, Dajion, Damaree, Darshawn, Davaun, Daveyon, Davieon, Davione, Dayshaun, Deondrick, Dequincy, Derreon, Deunte, Devaunte, Deyonte, Dishon, Divante, Dominiq, Dontavion, Dresean, Duante, Dvontae, Hikeem, Isaiyah, Iseah, Issaih, Jabarie, Jabre, Jachai, Jacquise, Jahlon, Jaicion, Jakwan, Jamair, Jameek, Jaqua, Jaquane, Jaquavian, Jaquavis, Jaquawn, Jaquell, Jaquese, Jarious, Jarmarcus, Jarmon, Jarrius, Jaton, Javohn, Javonn, Jawann, Jemaine, Jhordan, Joden, Joevon, Jomarion, Jontay, Joshawn, Jumar, Juwuan, Jyron, Kahron, Kalonji, Keeon, Keiandre, Keidrick, Keijuan, Keiondre, Keiyon, Kendarrius, Khamron, Kieon, Kwamaine, Kymere, Kymier, Ladavion, Ladonte, Lakeem, Lason, Markees, Marqual, Marquarius, Marquin, Mekel, Monterrio, Naheim, Nyquan, Omaree, Raeshaun, Raidon, Raymar, Savaughn, Semaje, Shaquon, Shyquan, Taejon, Taesean, Taevion, Taiquan, Taishawn, Teshaun, Teshawn, Tramain, Trayven, Tydarius, Tykel, Tyliek, Tynell, Tyreak, Tyress, Tyrick, Vonte, Vontrell
Names like Jada
Names whose popularity has moved with Jada's over the last 50 years.

