Jadarius
Jadarius is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern invention blending 'Ja-' with Darius, meaning 'possessing goodness' or 'kingly'.
Origin and history
Jadarius is a modern American name created by combining the popular prefix 'Ja-' with the classical name Darius. It emerged in the late 20th century, particularly within African American communities in the United States. While relatively rare, it remains a distinctive choice given to dozens of newborn boys each year.
Popularity in the United States
1,482 babies in the United States have been named Jadarius since 1880. It ranks #3251 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1839.
States where it is most popular
- MS (27.6 %)
- AL (17.9 %)
- GA (16.4 %)
- TX (15.4 %)
- FL (10.4 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 12 |
| 1990-2000 | 415 |
| 2000-2010 | 685 |
| 2010-2019 | 282 |
| 2020-2029 | 88 |
Famous people named Jadarius
- Jadarius Jenkins: Athlete, Football Player
Nicknames
Jay, Dari, Juju
Fun facts
- Jadarius reflects the late 20th-century American trend of prefixing traditional classical names with 'Ja-'.
- The root name Darius was borne by several ancient kings of the Persian Empire.