Jader

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Pronounced JAH-der /ˈdʒɑ.dɛr/Medium

Meaning: A modern Latin-American name, variously linked to the gem jade and to Jair ('he enlightens', Hebrew); routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a 'jade'/Jair echo: Jader. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'JAH-der').

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Origin LowSpanish, American

MeaningA modern Latin-American name, variously linked to the gem jade and to Jair ('he enlightens', Hebrew); routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#7419 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 143

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jader is a modern Latin-American name, variously linked to the gem jade and to Jair ('he enlightens', Hebrew; routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, modern name (popular in Colombia; said 'JAH-der').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare, a-recent-name, and modern.

Did you know? Jader is a modern Latin-American name, variously linked to the gem jade and to Jair ('he enlightens', Hebrew) — a crisp, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'JAH-der').

Overall data confidence 30%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain

Variations

JaiderJadirJhader

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jader mean?

Jader is a modern name linked to the gem jade and to Jair ('he enlightens'); the routes are uncertain, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Jader?

It's said JAH-der /ˈdʒɑ.dɛr/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jader a boy or girl name?

Jader is a boy's name.

How popular is Jader?

Jader is a very rare name in the U.S.