Yael: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced yah-EL · 2 syllables
Rendering of the modern Israeli Hebrew.
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- yah-EL
- US rank (2025)
- #817
- US babies a year
- about 754 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Biblical
How popular is Yael?
Yael was the #817 name in the US in 2025, given to 431 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #817 |
| France | #412 |
How old are people named Yael?
Half of US adults named Yael are older than 24; most are between 18 and 52. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Yael
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Yael have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
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Questions about Yael
How do you pronounce Yael?
Yael is pronounced yah-EL.
How popular is the name Yael?
Yael was the #817 name in the US in 2025, given to 431 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Yael?
Half of US adults named Yael are older than 24. Most are between 18 and 52.