Jade belongs to a popular category of names that take after gemstones like Ruby, Amethyst, and Amber. Some people also think that the name has English origins.
How Popular Is the Name Jade?
Jade became a popular given name across the world in the 1970s. Although it was initially unisex, the name is predominantly used for girls now. Jade is a unique name and has been featured in several lists of popular baby names in the United States in the past decades. In the 1990s, it was one of the top 25 most popular names for girls in England and Wales. The popularity of the name Jade has steadily risen in popularity in the United States over the last two decades. According to the Social Security Administration’s 2020 data, Jade broke back into the top 100 most popular girls names at No. 97.
Name Variations
Some of the most common variations for the name Jade include:
Giada (Italian)Jada (English)JadeanaJadraJady Jaida (English)Jayda (English)Jayde (English) Jaydee Jaydra JhadiraZhade (French)
Similar Names
If you are thinking of naming your baby Jade, but want some other options with a similar feel to consider before you make your choice, check out this list of similar:
AmethystAmberAutumn BelleIrisIvyJaidenJasmine JuneLavenderLunaRavenSage Willow
Suggested Sibling Names
If you’ve decided to name your baby Jade, here are some great names to give their siblings that have a similar feel:
ChloeIsabella JacobJamesJasmine JonathanJordyn JulianMadison Ruby
Famous People Named Jade
Jade is a beautiful name for your baby. If you are wondering who else in the world shares the same name with your baby, here’s a list of famous people who have the same name:
Famous Female Jades
Jade Bird, English singer and songwriter Jade Cole, American print and fashion model Jade Ewen, British singer and actress and a member of the girl band “Sugarbabes"Jade Goody, British reality star Jade MacRae, Australian singer Jade Raymond, Canadian video game creator Jade Snow Wong, Chinese-American ceramic artist and writer Jade Thirlwall, English singer and member of the girl band “Little Mix”
Famous Male Jades
Jade C. Bell, Canadian actor Jade Dernbach, South African cricket player Jade Gresham, Australian footballer Jade Rawlings, Australian footballer
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