Is Jael a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Jael is commonly used as a Unisex name.

It’s currently ranked #786 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

How do you pronounce Jael?

JAY-el · IPA: //ˈdʒeɪ.əl//

Jael Unisex

Popularity: #802 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationJAY-el / ˈdʒeɪ.əl

Hebrew

Meaning

mountain goat

Historical & Cultural Background

Jael is a name of Hebrew origin, found in the Old Testament of the Bible. In the biblical narrative, Jael is known for her role in the defeat of the Canaanite general Sisera. The name has been used in various cultures and has gained popularity in modern times. It is often associated with strength and bravery due to its biblical roots.

Trend Summary

Jael has seen a modest rise in popularity in the United States in recent years.

Variants

Yael
Jail

International Variants

Yael (Hebrew)
Jaëlle (French)

Famous people named Jael

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Fictional characters named Jael

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Sibling Suggestions

Jade Jasmine Jocelyn Juliet Jenna

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jael was first seen in the United States in 1957. Jael has ranked as high as #1175 nationally, which occurred in 2012, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Jael has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Jael (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	25	29%
FL	15	17%
CA	13	15%
IL	8	9%
NC	8	9%
GA	7	8%
NY	6	7%
NJ	5	6%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1957	14
1965	6
1968	10
1969	9
1970	6
1971	6
1972	12
1973	17
1974	11
1975	21
1976	12
1977	18
1978	17
1979	36
1980	20
1981	29
1982	22
1983	23
1984	27
1985	28
1986	26
1987	35
1988	31
1989	38
1990	36
1991	34
1992	41
1993	37
1994	50
1995	49
1996	68
1997	53
1998	65
1999	77
2000	87
2001	76
2002	94
2003	100
2004	84
2005	87
2006	105
2007	175
2008	167
2009	131
2010	161
2011	156
2012	206
2013	177
2014	159
2015	152
2016	145
2017	147
2018	173
2019	154
2020	127
2021	131
2022	143
2023	132
2024	148