Holding steady.
Popularity of Jadira since 1976
Babies named Jadira per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 27 |
| 1980s | 126 |
| 1990s | 134 |
| 2000s | 142 |
| 2010s | 34 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Jadira is a rare modern name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1976, with a notable peak in popularity in 2003. Despite this peak, it has never broken into the top 1000 names, and by 2025 it was given to fewer than 5 girls per year, reflecting a stable but very low usage trend. The name's origins are unclear; it may be a spelling variant of Jada or an invention inspired by similar-sounding names. Families choosing Jadira often pair it with sibling names that have a similar melodic quality, like Aaliyah or Elias. Its lack of a clear etymology or widespread cultural anchor keeps it an uncommon, distinctive choice.
Jadira first appeared in U.S. records in 1976, with a peak in 2003. It may be a creative respelling of Jada, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Yadid, meaning 'beloved', or from the Spanish jade, the green gemstone. Alternatively, it could be a variant of the Polish name Jadwiga, meaning 'battle'. Its exact derivation is uncertain, and it is likely a modern coinage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jada, Jadi, Dira
Variants: Jadeera, Jadeira, Jadyra
Sibling names for Jadira
Names that share Jadira's style, for a brother or sister.
