Yael
Yael is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Mountain goat or wild ibex.
Origin and history
Yael is a classic Hebrew name meaning 'mountain goat' or 'ibex.' While traditionally a female name in Israel due to the biblical heroine, it is used for both boys and girls in the United States. Its usage for U.S. boys has risen steadily in recent years within modern naming trends.
Popularity in the United States
5,207 babies in the United States have been named Yael since 1880. It ranks #1693 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #829.
States where it is most popular
- CA (28.9 %)
- TX (21.2 %)
- IL (7.2 %)
- NY (6.7 %)
- AZ (5.9 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 21 |
| 1990-2000 | 99 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,374 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,118 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,595 |
Famous people named Yael
- Yael Stone: Actress
- Yael Grobglas: Actress
Fun facts
- In the Hebrew Bible, Yael (Jael) is celebrated for her brave actions in the Book of Judges.
- Although historically feminine in traditional Hebrew contexts, Yael has seen increasing use for boys in the U.S. since 2000.