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Yael

male

Meaning

"Mountain Goat"

A Hebrew biblical name, it refers to an animal image and remains widely used in Israel and Jewish communities.

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Popularity History of Yael

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#790Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank
#790

Yael was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-13

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Yael Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Yael.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Yael

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Quick Facts

OriginHebrew
Syllables1
Length4 letters

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