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Yael: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Mountain goat, a name of nimble strength scaling great heights.

Yael as a Boy Name

Origin
Hebrew
Syllables
2
Current rank
#1014
Peak
#871 in 2013

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1984: #731819841990: #715919902000: #314620002005: #104720052010: #92220102015: #109520152020: #10142020#1#7318

What Yael Means

Yael is a boy name of Hebrew origin. Mountain goat, a name of nimble strength scaling great heights.

How Popular Yael Is

Yael currently ranks #1014 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #871 in 2013. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Yael

  • At its most popular, Yael reached #871 in the U.S. in 2013.
  • Yael is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Yael is a name with deep biblical and Jewish roots.

Yael as a Unisex Name

Origin
Hebrew
Syllables
2
Current rank
#1014
Peak
#871 in 2013

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1984: #731819841990: #715919902000: #314620002005: #104720052010: #92220102015: #109520152020: #10142020#1#7318

What Yael Means

Yael is a unisex name of Hebrew origin. Mountain goat, nimble and courageous on any terrain.

How Popular Yael Is

Yael currently ranks #1014 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #871 in 2013. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Yael

  • At its most popular, Yael reached #871 in the U.S. in 2013.
  • Yael is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Yael is a name with deep biblical and Jewish roots.

Names Like Yael

Other Hebrew names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Yael

Hebrew names that pair well as a brother or sister to Yael.

Questions About Yael

What does Yael mean?

Yael is a boy name of Hebrew origin. Mountain goat, a name of nimble strength scaling great heights.

How popular is Yael?

Yael currently ranks #1014 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #871 in 2013. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Yael come from?

Yael comes from Hebrew roots. At its most popular, Yael reached #871 in the U.S. in 2013.

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