US Popularity Rank: 1941

Origin: Spanish

Meaning: Wise, he knows; Jade stone

Jayda is a girl's name of primarily Hebrew origin with roots that may surprise you. Most readily associated with the precious stone Jade, Jayda is also considered a variation of the biblical name Jada, meaning "wise." Derived from the Hebrew word yahda, meaning "he knows," Jada first arose as a masculine name in the pages of the Old Testament. Today Jayda stands as an all-encompassing title celebrating beauty and brains. Above all, this multi-faceted name is an enduring mark of the value baby has in your eyes.