Jael
Jael is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Mountain goat or wild goat.
Origin and history
Jael is a name of Hebrew origin traditionally meaning mountain goat or wild goat. While historically female in biblical contexts, it has seen increasing modern usage as a unisex and male name in the United States. Its usage has grown steadily in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
3,387 babies in the United States have been named Jael since 1880. It ranks #2207 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1154.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20 %)
- NY (19.1 %)
- TX (18.1 %)
- FL (11.1 %)
- NJ (7.6 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 52 |
| 1990-2000 | 141 |
| 2000-2010 | 913 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,416 |
| 2020-2029 | 860 |
Fun facts
- The name originates from the Hebrew word for the Nubian ibex, a wild mountain goat native to the region.
- Although traditionally a female biblical name, Jael has gained popularity as a masculine given name in the contemporary United States.