Jad
Jad is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Serious, earnest, or generous.
Origin and history
Jad is a masculine name of Arabic origin that translates to serious, generous, or benevolent depending on the root meaning. It is also encountered as a short form or variant in other cultures, including Hebrew contexts. In the United States, the name has seen steady growth in usage in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
3,818 babies in the United States have been named Jad since 1880. It ranks #2065 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1060.
States where it is most popular
- CA (18.8 %)
- MI (11.3 %)
- TX (10.6 %)
- FL (10.1 %)
- NY (9.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 14 |
| 1970-1980 | 96 |
| 1980-1990 | 134 |
| 1990-2000 | 257 |
| 2000-2010 | 699 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,572 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,046 |
Famous people named Jad
- Jad Abumrad: Radio Host, Producer
Fun facts
- In Arabic, the word 'Jad' (جاد) relates to seriousness, earnestness, and goodness or generosity.
- More than a quarter of all historical U.S. births registered with the name Jad have occurred since 2020.