ThinkabaraJade: meaning and origin
Jade
“The green gemstone”
About the name Jade
Jade is a girl’s name from the Spanish tradition. Its meaning is “the green gemstone”. Names from Spanish, loved across Latin America and the US — like Mateo, Santiago, Camila and Lucía.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Spanish names
- Alondra 👧Lark (the songbird) · Spanish
- Camila 👧Helper at a sacred ceremony · Spanish
- Catalina 👧Pure; the Spanish form of Katherine · Spanish
- Esperanza 👧Hope · Spanish
- Isabel 👧Pledged to God; the Spanish form of Elizabeth · Spanish
- Luz 👧Light · Spanish
- Marisol 👧Sea and sun · Spanish
- Paloma 👧Dove · Spanish
- Savannah 👧Treeless plain, grassland · Spanish
- Ximena 👧Listening; a medieval Spanish name · Spanish
Sibling name ideas (Spanish, boys)
- Alejandro 👦Defender of the people · Spanish
- Carlos 👦Free man · Spanish
- Cruz 👦Cross · Spanish
- Diego 👦Supplanter; a Spanish form of James · Spanish
- Emiliano 👦Eager, rival · Spanish
- Joaquin 👦Raised by God · Spanish
- Jose 👦He will add; the Spanish form of Joseph · Spanish
- Mateo 👦Gift of God; the Spanish form of Matthew · Spanish
More girl names starting with J
- Jada 👧Jade; a modern American name · African American
- Janelle 👧God is gracious; a modern form of Jane · African American
- Josephine 👧God will add; the feminine of Joseph · Hebrew
- Julia 👧Youthful · Latin
- Juniper 👧The evergreen juniper shrub · Latin
Questions and answers
What does the name Jade mean?
Jade is a name of Spanish origin. It means: the green gemstone.
Is Jade a boy or girl name?
Jade is usually given to girls.
How many syllables does Jade have?
Jade has 4 letters and about 1 syllable.
Is Jade a popular name?
Yes. Jade has been near the top of US baby-name lists in recent years. Names marked “popular now” have been near the top of US baby-name lists in recent years. This is an approximate guide, not an official ranking; see the Social Security Administration’s baby names site for official counts.