Jada
Jada is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Wise or he knows.
Origin and history
Jada is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'wise' or 'he knows'. It gained widespread popularity in the United States during the late 1990s and early 2000s, largely influenced by pop culture figures. Today, it remains a familiar choice for girls in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
67,400 babies in the United States have been named Jada since 1880. It ranks #490 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #806.
States where it is most popular
- FL (7.4 %)
- TX (7.2 %)
- NY (7 %)
- GA (6.8 %)
- CA (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 11 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 168 |
| 1960-1970 | 782 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,804 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,759 |
| 1990-2000 | 11,424 |
| 2000-2010 | 37,080 |
| 2010-2019 | 12,413 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,949 |
Famous people named Jada
- Jada Pinkett Smith: Actress, Talk Show Host
Nicknames
Jay, Jade
Fun facts
- Jada appears in the Old Testament as a son of Onam in the genealogy of Judah.
- The name experienced a notable spike in U.S. popularity starting in the late 1990s.