Yael
A unisex name of Hebrew origin, meaning mountain goat, strength and grace.
Babies a year
313
the US, 2017
Rarity
Rare
among names in use
US popularity
#818
down from #790
UK popularity
#1809
16 babies
How Yael has moved
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| Year | US rank |
|---|---|
| 2018 | #935 |
| 2019 | #965 |
| 2022 | #993 |
| 2023 | #776 |
| 2024 | #790 |
| 2025 | #818 |
In 2025, 16 babies in England and Wales were named Yael. In the US, 313 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold.
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