Holding steady, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Jadzia since 1994
Babies named Jadzia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 155 |
| 2000s | 202 |
| 2010s | 180 |
| 2020s | 108 |
Meaning & origin
Jadzia is a rare name in the United States, first recorded in 1994 and reaching its peak rank of 8,860 in 1999, likely influenced by the character Jadzia Dax from the television series 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine', which aired from 1993 to 1999. Since then, its usage has remained stable, with about 1 in every 146,115 births in 2025. The name has not been associated with any particular state, appearing infrequently across the country. Its Polish roots as a diminutive of Jadwiga give it a Slavic character, but it remains an uncommon choice even within Polish-American communities. Despite its low rank, the name has maintained a consistent presence since the 1990s, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive name with a modern, sci-fi association.
Jadzia is traditionally a Polish diminutive of Jadwiga, which itself derives from the Old Slavic elements 'jad' (battle) and 'wiga' (war). The name gained international recognition in the 1990s after being used for a character on the television series 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine', which premiered in 1993. This usage introduced the name to a wider audience, though it remains rare in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jadz, Jadzia
Variants: Jadwiga
Sibling names for Jadzia
Names that share Jadzia's style, for a brother or sister.
