Jael
Jael is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Wild goat or mountain goat.
Origin and history
Jael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning wild goat or mountain goat. In the Old Testament, Jael is a heroic figure noted for her courage and decisive actions. In the United States, it has seen steady, moderate usage as a distinctive given name.
Popularity in the United States
4,561 babies in the United States have been named Jael since 1880. It ranks #2591 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1305.
States where it is most popular
- CA (19.7 %)
- TX (16.1 %)
- FL (12.4 %)
- NY (11.3 %)
- PA (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 14 |
| 1960-1970 | 25 |
| 1970-1980 | 156 |
| 1980-1990 | 279 |
| 1990-2000 | 510 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,106 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,630 |
| 2020-2029 | 841 |
Famous people named Jael
- Jael Strauss: Model, Television personality
Fun facts
- In the Book of Judges, Jael delivers Israel from the army of Canaan by defeating General Sisera.
- English speakers often use a hard J sound (JAY-el), whereas Hebrew and Spanish speakers use an initial Y or H sound (YAH-el).