Jayde
Fact sheet
- Name
- Jayde
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The first name Jayde is a contemporary English spelling of Jade. Translated, it means 'the gemstone', 'the jewel', or simply 'the jade'.
What does the name Jayde mean?
Jayde is a modern English variant of the name Jade. Its translation is 'the gemstone', 'the jewel', or 'the jade'. The name is derived from the Old English word jade, which means 'jade'. Additionally, there is a connection to the Old Spanish term piedra de ijada, which means 'the stone of the entrails' in English. In the past, it was attributed with a healing effect for gastrointestinal issues. Other variants include Yade, Jadea, Jayda, Jaide, Giada, Jady, as well as Jadelyn and Jadelyne.
Where does the name Jayde come from?
The name Jayde has its roots in Old English and Old Spanish and stands for 'the gemstone'.
How do you pronounce Jayde?
Dschäid
Popularity
In Germany, Jayde is a rather rare name. In 2021, it ranked 5,220th among the most popular female first names. Its best placement was in 2005 at 882nd. In the last ten years, Jayde has been chosen as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 11,574th.
Nicknames & pet names
Jd / Jeday
Similar first names
Famous people
- Jayde Griffiths (writer from England)
- Jayde Herrick (cricketer from Australia)
- Jayde Nicole (Canadian model and actress)
Frequently asked questions about the name Jayde
What does the name Jayde mean?
Jayde is a modern English variant of the name Jade and means 'the gemstone' or 'the jewel'.
Where does the name Jayde come from?
The name Jayde has its roots in Old English and Old Spanish, where it stands for 'jade' and 'stone of the entrails'.
How popular is the name Jayde?
Jayde has been enjoying growing popularity in recent years, especially in English-speaking countries.