Holding steady.
Popularity of Jadakiss since 1998
Babies named Jadakiss per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 11 |
| 2000s | 13 | 77 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jadakiss is an English stage name turned given name, coined by and strongly associated with American rapper Jadakiss (Jason Phillips). First appearing on the U.S. Social Security Administration's baby name rolls in 1998, the name saw its peak usage that same year, though it has never cracked the top 1000. Its trajectory remains relatively stable, with sporadic annual usage ever since. As a modern invention without historical or linguistic roots, Jadakiss represents a niche choice for parents inspired by hip-hop culture. The name has not been recorded in any top states, underscoring its rarity and concentrated, likely urban, usage.
Jadakiss is a modern American coinage, first used as the stage name of rapper Jason Phillips (born 1975). The name appears to blend elements of his given name Jason with the ending -kiss, possibly influenced by the rap group The Lox. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1998, following the rapper's rise to fame in the late 1990s. The name has no pre-existing etymology or historical roots.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jada
Sibling names for Jadakiss
Names that share Jadakiss's style, for a brother or sister.
