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Giada

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Pronounced JAH-dah /ˈdʒɑː.də/Low

Meaning: Jade, the precious green gemstoneLow

In 30 seconds: Giada is the Italian word and name for jade, the precious green stone. Made internationally famous by celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis, it carries both the beauty of the gemstone and the warmth of Italian culture.
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Origin LowItalian, Spanish
MeaningJade, the precious green gemstone
U.S. rank (2025)#1438 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births150 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,718

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919992025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

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History & Origin

Giada is the Italian form of jade, from the Spanish jade (itself from Spanish piedra de ijada, meaning stone of the flank). As a given name it has been used in Italy for several decades and gained US visibility through Giada De Laurentiis.

Giada is popular in Italy and among Italian American communities in the United States. Its crisp two syllables, Italian pronunciation, and gemstone meaning make it a distinctive, beautiful choice.

Did you know? Celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis, granddaughter of film producer Dino De Laurentiis, became one of the most recognized faces on Food Network from 2003 onward, bringing her distinctive name into millions of American homes.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Giada

Variations

JadeJada

Nicknames

Gia

Famous Bearers

  • ★Giada De Laurentiis (b. 1970)
    Italian-American chef, writer and Food Network television personality

If you like Giada…

Jade— English form of same gemstone name
Gia— Short form sharing the Gia- element
Elena— Two-syllable Italian feminine name of same elegance
Vida— shares Giada's Spanish roots
Jayda— another Spanish name

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Frequently Asked

What does Giada mean?

Giada means jade in Italian, the precious green stone whose name came to Italian from Spanish.

How do you pronounce Giada?

Giada is pronounced JAH-dah with two syllables, with the soft Italian G before ia.

Who is the famous Giada?

Giada De Laurentiis is an Italian-American celebrity chef and one of Food Network's most recognizable personalities.

What names are similar to Giada?

Similar Italian names include Gia, Elena, and Fiora.

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