UK girl's name
Jaid
A masculine Arabic name meaning "generous" or "noble".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1997. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jaid is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Jaid popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1997 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3174, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1996 to 1997. 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.
Jaid is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Jaid. 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 1998 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jaid ranked #3174 for girls in England and Wales in 1997, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 4 girls were registered as Jaid.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jaid as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3174
1997
Births in 1997
4
Latest year
Peak year
1997
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Jaid mean?
The name Jaid is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, derived from the word "Jaid," which means "good" or "excellent." Its roots can be traced back to the Middle Eastern region during the early Islamic period, around the 7th century AD.
The earliest recorded use of the name Jaid can be found in ancient Arabic texts and historical records from the medieval era. It was a popular name among Arab scholars, poets, and nobles during that time, often used to signify the bearer's virtuous character or outstanding achievements.
One notable figure in history who bore the name Jaid was Jaid ibn Dirham, a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian who lived in the 8th century AD. He was known for his contributions to the study of Islamic jurisprudence and his influential teachings on various aspects of the faith.
Another historical figure named Jaid was Jaid al-Baghdadi, a prominent Arab mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 9th century AD. He made significant contributions to the development of algebra and astronomical calculations, and his works were widely studied and referenced by scholars of his time.
In the literary realm, Jaid al-Andalusi was a celebrated Arab poet and philosopher from the 11th century AD. He was renowned for his eloquent poetry and philosophical writings, which explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.
Moving forward in time, Jaid ibn Mansur al-Khalidi was a notable Islamic scholar and jurist who lived in the 13th century AD. He was highly respected for his extensive knowledge of Islamic law and his contributions to the interpretation of religious texts.
Lastly, Jaid al-Kindi was a renowned Arab musician and composer from the 9th century AD. He is credited with pioneering the development of Arabic music theory and introducing new musical instruments and techniques that greatly influenced the evolution of Arabic and Islamic music.
Throughout history, the name Jaid has been associated with individuals who embodied excellence, virtue, and intellectual or creative pursuits, reflecting the positive connotations of its Arabic origin.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jaid over time
The chart below shows babies named Jaid registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 1997. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jaid, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 1997, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaid by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jaid 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #3485 | 7 | 2 |
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FAQ
Jaid: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jaid in the UK right now?
In 1997, Jaid was ranked #3174 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Jaid most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 4 babies registered as Jaid in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jaid?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "generous" or "noble".
How many people are called Jaid in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Jaid across the 2 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.