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Jayde

♀ Girl

Pronounced JAYD /dΚ’eΙͺd/Low

Meaning: The jade gemstone; stone of the flank believed to cure kidney ailmentsLow

In 30 seconds: Jayde is a feminine spelling variant of Jade, the beautiful green gemstone whose name comes from the Spanish piedra de ijada meaning stone of the flank. A gem name with natural elegance and one-syllable punch.
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Origin LowSpanish, English
MeaningThe jade gemstone; stone of the flank believed to cure kidney ailments
U.S. rank (2025)#1473 β†˜ Falling
2025 U.S. births146 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 8,644

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 201719762025

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

Jade comes from the Spanish piedra de ijada meaning flank stone, as jade was believed to cure kidney problems. The word passed through Old French into English. As a given name Jade became popular in the late 20th century.

Jayde is a variant spelling of Jade using -de to signal a feminine or distinctive form. It belongs to the family of gem names used for girls.

Did you know? Jade was so highly prized in ancient China that the phrase money is valuable, jade is priceless expressed the ultimate value. The mineral was used for weapons, tools, and ritual objects for over 8,000 years in East Asia.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Jade

Variations

JadeJaideJayda

Nicknames

Jay

Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Jayde Adams (b. 1984)
    English comedian, actress, writer and singer known for Good Omens and The Outlaws

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Frequently Asked

What does Jayde mean?

Jayde means the jade gemstone from the Spanish piedra de ijada meaning stone of the flank.

Is Jayde different from Jade?

Jayde is a feminine variant spelling of Jade using the -de ending.

How do you pronounce Jayde?

Jayde is pronounced JAYD, a single syllable.

What names are similar to Jayde?

Similar gem names include Jade, Emerald, and Ruby.

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