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At a Glance: Name: Giada – Meaning: jade (gemstone) – Origin: Italian – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: JAH-dah
Giada is an Italian name meaning jade, the gemstone, pronounced JAH-dah. It has a modern, globally-minded feel, which fits parents looking for a name with clear international roots and a concrete meaning behind it. It's the kind of name that says something specific rather than just sounding pretty.
Meaning & Origin of Giada
Meaning: Jade (gemstone).
Origin: Italian.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Giada
Phonetic: JAH-dah IPA: /ˈdʒɑːdə/
Popularity of Giada
Giada peaked in the U.S. at #754 in 2010, when 368 girls were given the name; by 2024 it had dropped to #1400, with just 159 babies named Giada that year.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1999–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Giada mean?
Jade (gemstone). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Giada)
How do you pronounce Giada?
Giada is pronounced JAH-dah (IPA: /ˈdʒɑːdə/).
Is Giada a popular name right now?
Giada peaked at #754 in 2010 and is ranked #1400 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1999–2024.)
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