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Jad
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Pronounced JAD /dΚΓ¦d/Low
Meaning: Gift, generous, God's giftLow
In 30 seconds: Jad is an Arabic name meaning gift or generous from the root meaning to be generous or gifted. Used across the Arab world, it is a crisp one-syllable name with warm generous meaning.
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningGift, generous, God's gift
U.S. rank (2025)#1355 β Falling
2025 U.S. births139 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)β 3,817
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Jad derives from Arabic meaning gift or generosity. It is used in Lebanon, Syria, and other Arab countries as a given name.
Jad is popular in Lebanon and the Levant region. Its one-syllable simplicity makes it practical internationally.
Did you know? In Arabic culture, generosity (karam and jad) is one of the highest virtues, deeply rooted in Bedouin tradition where hospitality to guests was a matter of honor.
Overall data confidence 90%
Variations
JadeJaad
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Famous Bearers
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Jad Abumrad (1973-present)American radio host and composer; creator of the public-radio program and podcast Radiolab and a MacArthur Fellow
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Frequently Asked
What does Jad mean?
Jad means gift or generous in Arabic.
How do you pronounce Jad?
Jad is pronounced JAD, a single syllable.
What is the origin of Jad?
Jad comes from Arabic.
What names are similar to Jad?
Similar names include Ziad, Fadi, and Nadi.