Quick answer
Jade is a boy/girl name.
Pronunciation: English /ˈd͡ʒeɪd/; French /ʒad/.
Meaning and history
This name comes from the name of the precious stone that is often used in carvings. It is derived from Spanish (piedra de) ijada meaning "(stone of the) flank", relating to the belief that jade could cure renal colic. As a given name, it came into general use during the 1970s. It was initially unisex, though it is now mostly feminine.
Notes and context
Usage: english, french