Girl name · Spanish
Jade
“the green stone, precious jewel”
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Common nicknames
Short-forms and diminutives parents often use for Jade.
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Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Jade — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Jade comes from Spanish piedra de ijada, stone of the flank — Europeans learned from Mesoamerican use that the stone was thought to cure kidney and colic pain, and named it after the body part. The Latin route gave the alternative name nephrite from the Greek for kidney.
So one of the most serene-sounding names in English is medically descriptive. It is a top-10 name in France and sits at number 95 in the US.
One syllable takes a long middle easily (Jade Evangeline, Jade Marguerite). On our vibe map it is Modern Minimalist with Boho colour.
More Spanish names
Jade sits in our Spanish set — these share its roots.
All Spanish names →Jade — common questions
Is Jade a boy or girl name?
Jade is traditionally a girl name of Spanish origin.
What does the name Jade mean?
Jade means “the green stone, precious jewel” of Spanish origin. Jade comes from Spanish piedra de ijada, stone of the flank — Europeans learned from Mesoamerican use that the stone was thought to cure kidney and colic pain, and named it after the body part. The Latin route gave the alternative name nephrite from the Greek for kidney.
Where does the name Jade come from?
Jade is Spanish in origin. So one of the most serene-sounding names in English is medically descriptive. It is a top-10 name in France and sits at number 95 in the US.
What are common nicknames for Jade?
Jadie — the short-forms parents most often use for Jade.
How popular is Jade?
Jade did not make the top 1,000 girls' names in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it genuinely rare in the US.
Bring the name into the room
A couple of nice things named Jade you might want for the nursery.