Holding steady.
Popularity of Jadda since 1980
Babies named Jadda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 13 |
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 67 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jadda is a modern feminine name that appears in U.S. records starting in 1980. Despite its low usage, it peaked in 2005, and has remained stable in its rarity. It never entered the top 1000 names, reflecting a consistent but very small number of annual births. The name is widely considered a creative variant of the more common Jada, which has multiple possible origins including Hebrew and gemstone associations. In some instances, Jadda may also be influenced by names like Jade or Jayda. Its trajectory shows a stable pattern, with no dramatic rises or declines. As a 2000s decade name, it aligns with the trend of unique, modern-sounding names.
Jadda is a modern given name of unclear derivation. It may be a respelling or variant of the name Jada, which itself has multiple possible origins including a Hebrew root meaning 'he knows' or a reference to the gemstone jade. Alternatively, Jadda could be a purely phonetic creation with no specific etymological meaning.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: JJ
Sibling names for Jadda
Names that share Jadda's style, for a brother or sister.
