Giada

JAH-duh

Italian

"jade"

Giada Origin and Meaning

The name Giada is a girl's name of Italian origin meaning "jade".

Popular in its native Italy, Giada has been quietly and stylishly used in English-speaking countries for several years now. Television cook Giada De Laurentiis made this a possibility — then semi-subtly self-referenced when she named her daughter Jade.

Simply the Italian word for the green gemstone, jade is said to symbolise wisdom, confidence, and clarity. Often used in Chinese art and carvings, the gem gets its name from the Spanish phrase Piedra de la ijada, meaning "stone of the flank", owing to the once-held belief that it could cure renal colic.

A Top 100 choice in Italy, Giada once featured on the US popularity charts, remaining there from 2007 to 2013. As of 2023, it has yet to make another reappearance but is nevertheless used consistently on around 150 girls each year.

Giada Rank in US Top 1000

# 941 in the US

Popularity of the name Giada

• 1456 Nameberry 2025
• 491 Unique 2023
• 50 Italy 2023

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Famous People Named Giada

• Giada De Laurentiis American TV chef
• Giada Russo Italian Figure Skater
• Giada Grisetti Italian artistic gymnast