UK girl's name
Giada
A feminine Italian name derived from the gemstone jade.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Giada is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Giada popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 9 births.
This profile covers 87 England and Wales registrations across 19 recorded years from 1998 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 87 living people in the UK are called Giada. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Giada ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 9 girls were registered as Giada.
- • About 87 living people in the UK are estimated to have Giada as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5891
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2006
9 births
Estimated living
87
2026
Meaning
What does Giada mean?
The name Giada is of Italian origin, derived from the Italian word "giada," which means "jade." The name's roots can be traced back to ancient Greece, where the term "jade" was used to describe a precious green stone.
The name Giada gained popularity in Italy during the Middle Ages, particularly among the wealthy and aristocratic classes. It was often given to children born into families that valued the symbolism and beauty associated with the jade gemstone.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Giada can be found in the 13th-century Italian literary work, "Decameron," by Giovanni Boccaccio. In this work, a character named Giada is described as a beautiful and virtuous young woman.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Giada. One of the earliest was Giada di Montefeltro (1268-1322), an Italian noblewoman and the daughter of Guido I da Montefeltro, a prominent military leader during the late 13th century.
Another prominent figure was Giada Colonna (1492-1550), an Italian Renaissance poet and scholar. She was a member of the influential Colonna family and was known for her literary works, including sonnets and other poetic compositions.
In the 18th century, Giada Danti (1714-1786) was an Italian painter and engraver from Florence. She is best known for her religious paintings and her contributions to the Florentine artistic tradition.
Moving to the 19th century, Giada Sacchi (1839-1905) was an Italian operatic soprano who performed in several notable operas, including those by Verdi and Puccini.
More recently, Giada De Laurentiis (born 1970) is an Italian-American chef, writer, and television personality. She has hosted several popular cooking shows, including "Everyday Italian" and "Giada at Home," and has published several successful cookbooks.
While the name Giada has maintained a strong presence in Italy throughout its history, it has also gained popularity in other parts of the world, particularly in countries with significant Italian communities or cultural influences.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Giada over time
The chart below shows babies named Giada registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Giada, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Giada by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Giada was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4747 | 17 | 4 |
| 2010s | #4743 | 30 | 7 |
| 2000s | #3418 | 37 | 7 |
| 1990s | #3848 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Giada
- Grace 79,208
- Georgia 48,838
- Gracie 18,387
- Georgina 15,599
- Gabriella 10,902
- Gemma 8,350
- Gabrielle 7,154
- Georgie 4,883
- Gabriela 3,300
- Genevieve 2,393
- Gracie-Mae 1,727
- Greta 1,283
FAQ
Giada: questions and answers
How popular is the name Giada in the UK right now?
In 2024, Giada was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Giada most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 9 babies registered as Giada in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Giada?
A feminine Italian name derived from the gemstone jade.
How many people are called Giada in the UK?
A total of 87 babies have been registered as Giada across the 19 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.