Jaida
Jaida is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
He knows, or precious green stone.
Origin and history
Jaida is a modern spelling variant of Jada or Jade, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yada meaning 'he knows' or from the gemstone jade. It gained popularity in the United States during the late 1990s and early 2000s alongside similar sounding names. It remains a moderately common choice for girls in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
9,659 babies in the United States have been named Jaida since 1880. It ranks #1685 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1566.
States where it is most popular
- FL (9.4 %)
- TX (9.3 %)
- NY (7.6 %)
- CA (7 %)
- GA (6.5 %)
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 | 21 |
| 1980-1990 | 103 |
| 1990-2000 | 991 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,878 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,129 |
| 2020-2029 | 537 |
Famous people named Jaida
- Jaida Essence Hall: Drag Performer, Reality TV Personality
- Jaida Dreyer: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- Jaida emerged as a modern phonetic spelling variation, influenced by the popularity of Jada and the precious gemstone Jade.
- The name experienced its highest surge in usage in the United States around the year 2000.