Jaeda Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JAY-duh //ˈdʒeɪdə//
Origin: English; American
Meaning: Modern variant of Jade
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jaeda is believed to be a modern variant of the name Jade, which has its roots in the Spanish term "piedra de ijada," meaning "stone of the flank," referring to the green gemstone jade. The term was adopted into English in the late 16th century, and the gemstone itself has been valued for centuries in various cultures, particularly in Mesoamerica and China, where it was associated with purity and nobility.
The name Jade became popular in the English-speaking world as a given name in the late 20th century, reflecting a broader trend of naming children after precious stones and natural elements. Historically, jade has been significant in various cultures, often symbolizing virtue and beauty.
In Chinese culture, jade is considered a symbol of status and is often associated with the Confucian virtues of wisdom, justice, compassion, and modesty. The gemstone's historical importance is reflected in its use in art and jewelry, as well as in traditional practices, such as burial rites where jade was placed in tombs to accompany the deceased into the afterlife.
The name Jade, and by extension Jaeda, carries these cultural associations, linking the bearer to a rich heritage of symbolism and value. The emergence of Jaeda as a distinct name variant likely occurred in the late 20th century, influenced by the trend of creating unique spellings of established names.
This trend reflects a broader cultural movement towards individuality in naming practices. While Jaeda itself does not have historical figures or saints associated with it, its connection to the name Jade imbues it with the same cultural resonance and significance.
The name's association with the gemstone jade continues to evoke notions of beauty, strength, and virtue, contributing to its appeal as a feminine name.
Famous people named Jaeda
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Jaeda is a model and television personality best known for America's Next Top Model, Cycle 6.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jaeda was first seen in the United States in 1977.
Jaeda has ranked as high as #1045 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, New York, and Illinois.
In the past 5 years the name Jaeda has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jaeda is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Jaeda was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Jaeda (2020)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Jaeda.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 15 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2020 | 30 |
| 2019 | 33 |
| 2018 | 31 |
| 2017 | 49 |
| 2016 | 47 |
| 2015 | 58 |
| 2014 | 59 |
| 2013 | 79 |
| 2012 | 85 |
| 2011 | 116 |
| 2010 | 144 |
| 2009 | 180 |
| 2008 | 252 |
| 2007 | 346 |
| 2006 | 198 |
| 2005 | 123 |
| 2004 | 93 |
| 2003 | 101 |
| 2002 | 95 |
| 2001 | 109 |
| 2000 | 83 |
| 1999 | 59 |
| 1998 | 56 |
| 1997 | 37 |
| 1996 | 23 |
| 1995 | 30 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1977 | 5 |