Declining since 2022, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Jhade since 1997
Babies named Jhade per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 21 |
| 2000s | 36 |
| 2010s | 67 |
| 2020s | 76 |
Meaning & origin
Jhade is a modern, rare feminine name first recorded in the United States in 1997. Its exact derivation is uncertain, but it likely represents a creative respelling of the gemstone name Jade, which has been a popular choice for girls since the 1970s. The name saw its peak usage in 2023, though it remains uncommon, with a rank of 11,932 and only about 1 in 229,610 babies receiving the name in 2025. In recent years, its popularity has been declining slightly since 2022. Jhade has not been concentrated in any particular state, reflecting its scattered, low-frequency use. Its appeal lies in its distinctive spelling while retaining the familiar sound of Jade.
Jhade is a modern coinage, likely a phonetic respelling of the gemstone name Jade, which itself derives from Spanish piedra de ijada (stone of the side). Alternatively, it may be an Anglicized spelling of the Arabic name Jihad, meaning 'struggle' or 'striving.' Its usage as a feminine name in the United States began in the late 1990s, with a small but steady presence.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Jade, Jhayde
Sibling names for Jhade
Names that share Jhade's style, for a brother or sister.
