Jad
How to say it: JAD · /ˈdʒæd/
Arabic name meaning 'generous' or 'gift'; commonly used in Lebanon and the Levant region.
Jad was the 1,179th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 139 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 18% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,397 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,179 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 139 |
| Share of births | 1 in 23,851 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −18% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,397 |
| In France, 2025 | #204 among boys’ names, 280 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
New to wide use in recent decades, Jad hit its high in the 2020s. It remains at the top for now, with a small decline on the horizon.
What goes with it
Sharp and crisp, Jad lands in a single firm beat. Zain shares its concise strength.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Jad is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Arabic, English, French.
In France: #204 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Jad
- Jad Fair (born 1954)American singer and guitarist
- Jad Noureddine (born 1992)Lebanese footballer
- Jad Shwery (born 1984)Lebanese musician
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