The jade gemstone
Jadea is a modern elaboration of the name Jade, referring to the precious green gemstone. The name of the stone is derived from the Spanish phrase 'piedra de la ijada', meaning 'stone of the flank', as it was believed to cure ailments of the kidneys and side.
Less common today
Jadea isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,900 in 2003.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
