Jael

A girls’ name of Hebrew origin, meaning mountain goat, ibex.

Babies a year

283

the US, 2017

Rarity

Rare

among names in use

US popularity

—

outside the top 1000

UK popularity

#3035

8 babies

In 2025, 8 babies in England and Wales were named Jael. In the US, 283 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold.

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