Jadia
An invented feminine name, a variant of Jada or Jade.
Name Census estimates that about 271 living Americans carry the first name Jadia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jadia today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jadia births was 2002 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jadia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
271
~ 1 in 1,264,776 Americans
Peak year
2002
22 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2015 SSA rank
#15,248
Tracked since 1987
Popularity
Jadia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jadia from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 153 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jadia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jadia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jadia
The name Jadia is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, with its roots tracing back to ancient times. The name is derived from the Arabic word "jad," which means "good luck" or "fortune." This suggests that the name was likely given to children as a blessing, wishing them a prosperous and fortunate life.
During the medieval period, the name Jadia gained popularity in various parts of the Middle East and North Africa, particularly in regions with a strong Islamic cultural influence. It was often used as a feminine name, although variations of the name have also been found in masculine forms.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jadia can be found in the writings of renowned Arab scholars and historians from the 9th and 10th centuries. These texts mention individuals bearing the name, indicating its usage during that era.
Throughout history, several notable figures have carried the name Jadia. One such individual was Jadia bint Al-Ash'ath (624-681 CE), a prominent poet and scholar from the Umayyad Caliphate era. Her poetry and literary works were highly regarded during her time and have been preserved as part of the rich Islamic literary heritage.
Another notable figure was Jadia al-Mahdawiyya (1223-1292 CE), a Sufi mystic and scholar from Damascus. She was known for her spiritual teachings and her contributions to the development of Sufism, a mystical branch of Islam.
In the realm of Islamic scholarship, Jadia bint Ahmad al-Baghdadi (1233-1292 CE) was a renowned scholar and jurist from Baghdad. She was highly respected for her extensive knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence and her writings on various legal and religious topics.
During the Ottoman Empire, Jadia Khanum (1538-1603 CE) was a prominent figure at the court of Sultan Murad III. She was known for her influence and patronage of the arts and literature, supporting many artists and scholars during her lifetime.
In more recent times, Jadia Rashid (1909-1988) was a Palestinian educator and women's rights activist. She dedicated her life to promoting education and empowering women in Palestine, leaving a lasting impact on the region's social and educational landscape.
While the name Jadia has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has also been adopted and used in various other cultures and regions over the centuries, reflecting its enduring appeal and the diverse influences that have shaped its history.
People
Jadia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jadia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jadia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jadia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 271 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jadia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,264,776 US residents.
Is Jadia a common name?
We classify Jadia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 277 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jadia most popular?
The single biggest year for Jadia was 2002, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jadia is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jadia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jadia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.