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UK girl's name

Jada

Of Arabic origin meaning "a new feminine form of Jad, meaning newborn baby.".

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.

Jada is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Jada popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1894, with 15 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 111 births.

This profile covers 1,561 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, NRS Scotland and NISRA Northern Ireland, 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 14% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 1,572 living people in the UK are called Jada. 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

  • Jada ranked #1894 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 15 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2002, when 111 girls were registered as Jada.
  • Jada ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #311 in 2008.
  • About 1,572 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jada as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#1894

2024

Births in 2024

15

Latest year

Peak year

2002

111 births

Estimated living

1,572

2026

Meaning

What does Jada mean?

The name Jada has its roots in Arabic, originating from the word "Jadeed" which means "new" or "modern." The name gained popularity in the Middle East during the medieval period, particularly in regions like Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Syria.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jada can be found in the writings of the renowned Arab poet and scholar, Al-Mutanabbi, who lived in the 10th century. In one of his verses, he referred to a woman named Jada, praising her beauty and grace.

During the Islamic Golden Age, which spanned from the 8th to the 13th century, the name Jada became more widely used among Muslim families across the Middle East and North Africa. It was often associated with the idea of renewal and rebirth, reflecting the cultural and intellectual renaissance that took place during that era.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Jada. One of the earliest was Jada al-Hilaliyah, a 9th-century Arab poet known for her contributions to the literary circles of Baghdad. Her collection of poetry, titled "Diwan Jada al-Hilaliyah," remains an important work in Arabic literature.

In the 12th century, Jada bint al-Hasan al-Andalusi was a renowned scholar and poet from Seville, Spain. She was celebrated for her mastery of various disciplines, including Arabic literature, poetry, and Islamic jurisprudence.

Jumping forward to the 20th century, Jada Bharata was an influential Indian dancer and choreographer who played a pivotal role in reviving and popularizing the classical Indian dance form of Odissi. She was born in 1932 and received numerous accolades for her contributions to the arts.

Another notable figure with the name Jada was Jada Pinkett Smith, an American actress, producer, and businesswoman born in 1971. She gained widespread recognition for her roles in films such as "The Nutty Professor," "Set It Off," and the "Matrix" series.

Lastly, Jada Facer, born in 1982, is a British author and motivational speaker. She has written several books on personal development and self-empowerment, inspiring people around the world with her words and insights.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Jada over time

The chart below shows babies named Jada registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Jada, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 15 births in 2024, compared with 111 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Jada
0285683111199620102024

Decades

Jada by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jada 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 #2053 68 5
2010s #1031 371 10
2000s #403 961 10
1990s #986 161 4

Geography

Where Jada is most common

The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Jada. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.

Jada ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #311 in 2008.

Northern Ireland
5
Scotland
3

Across the UK

Jada in Scotland and Northern Ireland

Scotland (NRS)

#798 in 2016

5 years of NRS records, 15 total registered

Northern Ireland (NISRA)

#311 in 2008

1 years of NISRA records, 5 total registered

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FAQ

Jada: questions and answers

How popular is the name Jada in the UK right now?

In 2024, Jada was ranked #1894 for girls in England and Wales, with 15 births registered.

When was Jada most popular?

The peak year on record was 2002, with 111 babies registered as Jada in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Jada?

Of Arabic origin meaning "a new feminine form of Jad, meaning newborn baby.".

How many people are called Jada in the UK?

A total of 1,561 babies have been registered as Jada across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 15 more in Scotland and 5 in Northern Ireland.

Where is Jada most common?

In the latest published local rankings, Jada ranks best in Northern Ireland, where it placed #311 in 2008. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.

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.