Girl
Spanish
1 syllable
Jade
JAYD
/dʒeɪd/
"The healing stone" — a gem of fortune, wisdom, and enduring value
Jade comes from the Spanish piedra de ijada meaning stone of the side or stone of the loin, referring to the ancient belief that jade could cure kidney stones when held against the body. The stone itself has been precious to Chinese, Mesoamerican, and Maori cultures for millennia, symbolizing purity, wisdom, and good fortune. As a given name, Jade became popular in the 1990s for its cool, gem-like quality.
Quick Facts
Letters4
SyllablesJade
GenderGirl
OriginSpanish
Root WordPiedra de ijada
MeaningStone of the side, healing stone
PopularityPopular
Peak Year2000
Trend
→ Stable
Nicknames
JayJJ
About the Name Jade
Jade means healing stone or stone of the flank, from the Spanish piedra de ijada. The stone was believed to cure kidney ailments and has been sacred to many cultures worldwide.
Jade has been consistently popular since the 1990s, currently ranking in the US top 150. It is also popular in the UK, France, and Australia.
Jade is predominantly a girl's name in English-speaking countries, though it can occasionally be used for boys. In some cultures the stone-related names work for either gender.
Jade Marie, Jade Nicole, Jade Alexandra, and Jade Elizabeth are all popular and elegant combinations for the short first name.
Jade symbolizes purity, wisdom, courage, and good fortune in Chinese culture. In Mesoamerican traditions it represented royalty and divine connection.
Jades are often seen as strong, independent, and quietly sophisticated — like the stone itself, which appears simple but is remarkably hard and valuable.
Personality of Jade
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Jade
Creativity
84%
Elegance
85%
Independence
88%
Intelligence
82%
Strength
86%
Warmth
72%
Famous People Named Jade
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Jade Thirlwall
British singer, member of Little Mix
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Jade Jagger
British jewellery designer, daughter of Mick Jagger
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Jade (gemstone)
Sacred stone in Chinese culture symbolizing immortality and virtue
Middle Names for Jade
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Jade
Jade Rose
Jade Marie
Jade Nicole
Jade Alexandra
Jade Elizabeth
Jade Ann
Jade Faith
Jade Elise
Jade Renee
Jade Simone
Names Similar to Jade
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Sibling Name Ideas
History of Jade
4000 BC
Jade prized in China as a sacred stone of wisdom and immortality
1500 BC
Mesoamerican civilizations carve jade into ritual objects and jewelry
1565
Spanish conquerors encounter jade in the Americas; coin the term piedra de ijada
1990
Jade enters the US top 200 as gem names gain appeal
Numerology & Symbolism of Jade
2
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
6
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Taurus
8
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Jade Green
💎
Lucky Stone
Jade
🌸
Lucky Flower
Orchid
Jade Around the World
How Jade is written in different languages and scripts
جيد
Arabic
ジェード
Japanese
Джейд
Russian
제이드
Korean
玉
Chinese
Τζέιντ
Greek
जेड
Hindi
גֵּ'ייד
Hebrew
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